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Unread 08-16-2017, 10:43 AM   #11
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That's a very lovely 16, Mr.Moore. I could be wrong, but I think it is a Grade 1. TPS doesn't indicate any Laminated barrels made in Grade 2, nor does the gun have the birds and scroll engraving on the locks and receiver bottom.
It looks like a grade one to me too. Very nice gun
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The "graver walk" on the lock plates is typical of the Grade 1's and a Grade 0 would have only had a simple straight-line engraving there. You're lucky to have one with scroll flourishes engraved on the hammers - most Grade 1's didn't have that feature.

This all is said knowing that different engravers in different periods may have engraved more or even less embellishments on Grade 1 Parkers.

Some Grade 1 hammer guns even had nice scroll embellishments at the rear and at the front of the lock plates.





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Good eye Eric, I was just going to post the same sentiments. That is a Grade 1 by all appearances
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You are all correct I was thinking the second grade up, forgot the 0 grade designation
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I forgot to mention, Mr. Moore, that your photos are superb.
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Nice gun. I had a very simular one I sold 18 mo ago. I think Jim is accurate as to valus as long as the barrels are OK.
Ok, thank you.
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I have a Top lever hammer 0 frame 30" 16ga grade 2 from 1892
It looks good, very nice photographs
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