I don't know what year the process was invented, but I know the 1927 Model A had a chrome, spring steel bumper, and radiator cover.

Great memory Edgar. Chrome plating was developed at Columbia University in 1924.

Go figure, cuz I can't remember what I had for dinner last night.

Got my Letter and looks like it's 1878 not 77--ther is no mention of "Nickel" or "silver"--I'm sure it is Nickel!!???http://parkerguns.org/forums/attachm...1&d=1570570322

Chrome plating supplanted Nickle plating because Chrome will form a tightly bound oxide layer that stops further oxidation. It's what makes stainless steel stainless. You had to polish Nickle, which took time and elbow grease.

Kind of puts to rest the theory that these old hammer guns had 3+ inches of drop. Many did but you'd be surprised how many had modern stock drops of 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 inches at the heel.

Plating aside, that is a nice gun. Great dimensions for an early gun.

If I remember correctly the first Model A came out late in 1927. Mine is a few months later. Lots of chrome. Not meant to hijack but can’t resist showing the reality of Edgar’s observation. Cheers Jackhttp://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...ictureid=12296

Car guys have nothing on the owner of this 1878 Parker. When Tom Poss and I were barely out of grade school, he was driving an outstanding 1934 Ford. I saw the '34 on a visit to his family's Maryland garage and was suitably impressed. He knows a little about cars. Maybe with a little bit of push, he will tell us about the old girl.

Hi Billy--sure wish I had that old '34 Ford--had a lot of good times in it!!!