Carl, I think Stub Twist was considered a slightly higher grade of twist than Plain Twist.
My other questions are still unanswered in my mind. Refer to my previous 2 posts on this thread especially the 1874 price list. You'll see that the lowest grade (0 grade) has plain twist, no engraving or checkering. The next highest grade (1 grade?) shows the same but English Twist. Could this be Stub Twist? The next highest grade also shows English Twist. What's the difference???
It would be interesting to compare what the rib inscription actually reads for these different grade of guns. I would have to compare the selling price in the records to the rib inscription to determine the grade. Was English Twist the name Parker used for both Stub Twist and Twist?
It's confusing when looking at those real old Parkers and trying to determine grade especially without knowing the selling price in those lower grades.
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