A Parker gun discounted is an investment. Obviously Mr. Pumpelly was a shooter of note and was in contact with other serious shooters who would probably, on his recommendation, order a Parker - hence the discount.

Bob,
Does your gun have a safety? If so does the letter mention it to be non-automatic? Like Dean says with a discount like that and the dimensions of your gun it would be reasonable to think it was sold to a pretty serious pigeon shooter.

The gun was sent back to have safety removed. I had one reinstalled because it was evident that gun was made with one.

Posted pics. on last post
I'm looking to get wood refinished and new pad, maybe after hunting season.

I think the knurled triggers were most often seen on trap guns regardless of grade.My VHE 12ga.32"single trigger vent rib trap gun has a factory knurled trigger.

"knurled" now that's a pretty word . . . is it Polish?

OK fine.....Checkered...Happy now?....:rolleyes:

It had a factory removed safety that lettered as such and you had it put back on? Being a fan of pigeon type guns I'd consider that a sin before the Almighty. Robert Robert.....

DLH

Destry, it was shipped with a safety, then sent back to have it removed. Looked like it needed a safety.
I wouldn't think of changing it if it came that way.
Still have the insert.