Dean, I had forgotten all about Laminated steel barrels on grade 1 guns. I was thinking the twist barrels are what would have come on a PH at the time. I may be inferring too much into the letter, but the person ordered a hammer gun(when they far less common) and waited 6 months for it. That made me think it was made with "new" parts/components.
I hadn't thought about it, but Parker must have decided to switch from Laminated steel to Twist steel for grade 1 guns. Maybe for simplicity(with fewer options) as fluid steels barrels were becoming more popular?
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