Center Bead

[Henry McRoberts]

Just wondering if a center bead on lower grade Parkers ( VH & Trojans ) was an extra to be ordered? I have both grades with the center bead both in 20 ga. also have a VH 12 with a center bead.

[Brian Dudley]

A center bead on any grade would be special order.

[Bill Zachow]

Brian, and very expensive too. In the early years of the 20th century they cost $1.00 if ivory. I do not know the price of the non ivory beads. Of course, a $1.00 in 1916 (quoted on the order for my DH 12) was the equivalent of $22.34 today