For a man with deep pockets who bought an AAHE new, its not hard to imagine that he would NOT handle it like we would today. Back then, its just a nice looking tool but a tool to be used. I have seen some "WELL USED" A1S through BH grades that looked like they were put through the same workout as many VH grades have experienced. Worn engraving, no case left, dinged and banged wood has been seen even on high grade Parker's; that isn't hard to find.
How many A1S or AAHE Parker's have you seen that are untouched? I'm not sure I have seen one yet?
It is what it is.
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