Why is everyone calling it an A-1? The Peerless word on the rib has obviously been added. I would call it a DH upgraded to look something similar to a A-1. JMHO

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Because that is how it is described on gunbroker.




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Yup...it says so on the internet!.....(-: I would value the gun for what it is in hand..not what it might be unless properly documented. Trump would call it Fake News...(that's a joke...(-:) SXS Ohio

Of all the 'upgraded' features, the stock checkering is closer to 'original Parker' workmanship in my estimation. The engraving is excellent, but none, and especially the bolsters, looks like anything that ever came from any generation of factory, or contract engravers.
It certainly seems logical that in the pre-internet days, available information, and quasi research was near impossible, and the next best thing, being a written letter, with someones signature, seemed to make it real.
I'm sure it gave it's long ago owners pleasure regardless what we future generations say.

Looking at something like this reminds me of trying to vet a painting by Jackson Pollock or Amadeo Modigliani as to its originality. When the contraindications start to cloud the basic issue (one of the ones here being, "is it 'Parker' enough"), the momentum slacks and the bloom comes off the rose very quickly.

Exackery!

I just called it an A1 because that's how its advertised. The seller isn't claiming it to be an actual A1. I just found it interesting because of the documentation it has, if believable, it was obviously done a long time ago. These "upgrades" seem odd to me the closer you get to the time when you could of just ordered a new Parker. I assume this would of cost quite a bit to have engraved even in the 50's.

Edgar,you are right about past owners enjoying the gun.If I read the letter correctly,he killed 29 out of 30 in the pigeon ring with this gun.That is some shooting and a great memory for the shooter.