I just checked 4 A grades a nd 2 B grades, None had shields or ovals but all of them had the gold inlayed grip plate. Based on the engraving I would guess this gun to be a A grade. Most of the B grade guns we have seen tend to incorporate floral patterns. If this gun has been restocked it is extremely well done all the way down to the checkering master lines.

Brad

So, Peter, we think it's your turn. What is the grade marking on the receiver flat?

And if you're confident that you can lift the trigger guard and rotate it counter-clockwise, without doing any damage to the screw or the wood, is the gun's serial number stamped into the channel?
I'm quite certain, believing it to be the original stock, you will find it there.

All grades, B and above had gold grip caps on the pistol grip, and straight stocked guns had gold, oval shaped shields. The few that I've seen with POW grips had a cap of gold on the ball of the grip. I've seen some large shields shaped like the state highway sign too.
I was told that the grip caps were 18K. Can't say I've ever heard what the shields were. Even back then, I suspect they were gold filled (thicker layer of gold than gold plated), not solid.

I don't know if I'd agree with that... Take a look at some of the gold grip caps that were deeply engraved - I think they are solid gold.

According to the stockman who had my BHE stock off, when he took the cap off, it was 'greenish' on the back. That sounds like brass to me. I have a high grade Bailey, Banks and Biddle watch with a deeply engrave monogram, but it's a 50 year GF case by Crescent Watch Case Co.

The corrosion on the back of the lower grade inserts is what causes them to push up off the stock. More so on older hammer guns since they have been allowed to corrode longer. I have been able to remove them, clean both the insert and the inletting and have them drop right back in without having to deepen the inletting at all.

Interesting that he's not a member but is essentially offering the gun for sale.

DLH

Edgar,
As we have so often seen with Parkers there are always exceptions. The AHE featured on the cover of the autumn issue of Parker Pages had neither the gold grip cap nor a gold shield rather the owner requested his initials in gold on the trigger guard.

Destry and all concerned,

I hope this thread remains in the spirit of a someone new to Parkers obtaining information.

To sell on this PGCA forum one has to be a member of the Parker Gun Collector's Association. That membership is $40 per year and payable via PayPal if desired.

I do however believe that presently Mr. Baxter merely desires to learn about his Parker. Should he decide to sell a valuable Parker such as this, as a man of integrity he would first join the PGCA. Then he may list it for sale in the Member's Only For Sale Forum. I have bought and sold several Parkers using that forum.

But, should this thread evolve into a non-member desiring to sell the subject Parker then this entire thread shall disappear before you can blink.

Respectfully to all,
Mark