I am not a big fan of restoration- just me, but the honorable nicks and scars from previous owners who enjoy their Parker(s) or Smiths or Fox guns years ago, tell a story. My criteria is proper mechanics- safety, triggers, ejectors, good POA patterns, proper stock fit-

But- Turnbull, Del Grego and many other high grade gunsmiths have a backlog, so that tells me there are many who do not share my view- A CHE is a scarce higher grade Parker indeed-good luck with your decision.