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Dean Brevit 12-01-2009 10:22 AM

very plain Jane 1891
 
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not nice

Dean Brevit 12-01-2009 10:32 AM

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again not so nice, is what it is.

Ed Blake 12-01-2009 10:55 AM

That looks like a G-grade, and I think it's very nice. The engraving is still quite crisp for a gun of that age. It does not have the coverage of the higher grades, but then it was not supposed to being a less expensive item. What don't you like about it?

Dean Brevit 12-01-2009 11:28 AM

Cross hatching for feathers not much detail, I like the gun, it shoots great.
(I think all grades should be shown not just the higher grades.)
If not done , I think it would make a good Parker book subject, all engraving that is.

Dean Romig 12-01-2009 12:48 PM

Dean, do the serial numbers on this GH frame and barrel lug match?
I ask because I have not seen such engraving on the barrel breeches of a GH before - very elaborate and nicely executed for such a low grade Parker. What is the serial number or year of manufacture?

Possibly it was originally a Damascus gun and went back later for Parker Special Steel barrels . . . ?

Dean Brevit 12-01-2009 01:42 PM

It was rebarrel from Damascus, 1891 is the year, dang this runs about 8lbs, frame and barrels have Belgian (spell check) proof marks.


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