I will see what I can find. I have the Shooting Sportsman issue and I will give them a call and see if we can get a back issue, if not I will make copies. A copy would be good because there was also a page on other Parkers to be in the same auction with 233565: A prototype A-1 Special called a Cornucopia Parker, The Green Guns - a set of BHE guns in 12 and 28 gauge with a set of interchangeable barrels in 20 and .410 gauge and an AHE presented by Parker Bros. as first prize at the Meriden Club Shoot in 1913.
The article itself describes in detail all the changes that were built into the Invincible, really interesting. Also, there is a neat article entitled "The Parker Market: What's Hot, What's Not.
Most of this may be common info. to many of you but I grew up in the second largest county in Tennessee, there were three Parkers known in the county. The county judge owned one, the local hardware store owner had a V grade and an old man had a long barrel hammer, muzzle loader, mention of a Parker was big stuff. So, as a late in life first time owner, I have read everything Parker I could find before ever owning one.
You guys in the North are super blessed with access so when I returned to active duty in 2000 in the D.C. area, I worked extra, hit the Dulles show and finally acquired my first Parker. So, needless to say I really enjoy this forum and hearing of your guns and exploits.
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