Ah yes! You've done a fantastic job Brad (as usual) and I must say, I've been waiting with bated breath for you to complete your magic on this old beauty. Wail til you all read the history of this gun, everyone. I have alluded to a bit of its history from time to time here on the forum without mentioning the serial number.
Barry Tufts is a dentist on Boston's "South Shore" and when he first posted about this gun on this site I contacted him asking if I would be allowed to see/handle the gun. I went to Barry's office and we put the gun under the 'operating light' there in one of his chairs and we examined every aspect of the gun. I was in a state of disbelief at such incredible engraving and the DD Damascus pattern. It was then truly amazing but there was thin rust over much of it... but now it is truly fantastic.
The lady who owns this Parker is a very lovely person whom it was a pleasure to meet.
Thanks for showing us this wonderful treat Brad.
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