Two things to wind up the thread. I was so impressed by the responses I decided to join the PGCA. I received at least $40 worth of information, and who knows, someday I may buy a real Parker:)

Also, I had an excellent buring experience with the Lewis and Grant Auction House. The gun was in better condition than described. In fact I don't believe it has been fired, and it wasn't described as such. Also, they reached out to cut the delivery cost when they got a better deal themselves from Fed Ex.