Donnie: "ACME" would be the correct barrel steel for a CH or Grade 4. Does the one that you are looking at have ejectors?

Best Regards, George

Yes it does have ejectors. The gun also has Titanic barrels. The gun also has "NO Safety'

George,
Some early C's did came with Titanic barrels. I know this because my very first Parker, which was given to me by a family member was a 1900 CH 12 gage on a #2 frame with 30" Titanic Steel barrels.

TPS chapter on C grades explains that Titanic steel was the fluid steel in C's before approximately 1905. After that, Acme.

The original poster identified the gun as a CH (E), the "E" meaning ejectors.

I own a 1905 CHE 12/30 substantially identical to the gun the original poster is describing, except it has Bernard steel barrels and a Silvers pad. These guns were used for trap and live bird shooting during the period. I believe my gun has a value in the range being discussed. I believe the market places a higher value on a skeleton butt plate and a higher value on Bernard barrels.

It appears Donnie might be a serious buyer, and don't delay too long if you like the gun. Good ones have a way of quickly disappearing .

In fact Larry, there were far more 30" Titanic 12 ga. Cs than there were Acme

What is missing here is the PGCA letter on the gun. Provenance is important in many graded Parkers. The seller of a $15,000 gun should be willing to spring for a $40 letter.

I ave only talked wit the gent threw Email so far. That is why I came to the Parker form. I want to now as much about C grade guns as I can before I call on Monday. Yes I want to see a letter on the gun. I didn't want to pay his asking price so I was trying to get a nice starting point. You guys sure have been a lot of help. I want to think everyone that has responded. If I buy the gun yes I will become a member and yes I will post a lot better pic of the gun. If anyone else has any input please let me now.. thanks Donnie

Thank you for the picture of the C grade..

I also have an almost identical CHE 12 except it has 85% original case color.
It is not for sale but if it was it would be US$ 15,000 +
David