Accuracy Of Parker Order Book Records

[Austin W Hogan]

Grade is determined from the order books as a matter of price charged. A surcharge for a gauge less than 12 may have increased the price noted to the grade 1 amount. I have a 20 ga lifter which appeared to have been sold at a greater grade, but carried $15 of surcharges for gauge and extra drop.

Best, Austin

[edgarspencer]

Thanks Austin. While I hadn't heard it explained that way, it makes perfect sense. The letter from PGCA states that my gun sold for $70 in 1882, so I'd be interested to know what an equivalent quality (Comparable in finish detail) 0 grade 12 bore would have cost in 1882.
Your 20 Ga, lifter sounds spectacular. Is it also on an lightened 0 frame?

[Austin W Hogan]

I once tracked down several price lists and extracted cost and barrel description. These are not complete, but do provide an input.

1881 T0 Twist $55 T1 Fine Twist $65
1882 T $55 P $65

The $55 and $65 prices continue through 1899 or later.

Surcharges; $5 pistol grip stock; $5 extra drop; $5 - $10 other than 12ga were noted on some price lists but not always applied.

Best, Austin