I spoke with the gunshop representing the seller yesterday. I was told the P.O.R. has been changed to N.P.O.R. - that is to say no price will be shared until after the GB auction has run its course.
I pressed a bit and was told I could make an offer to be presented to the owner but if I was to do so it should be at a minimum of 50K and I should expect it will most likely be rejected. The feeling apparently being the gun is worth multiple wheelbarrows full of money and the market will determine how many.
So .... while I did have a high level of interest in this gun....My interest may have peaked in the latter moments of that conversation.
He also stated they intend to post a for sale price on GI if the auction does not meet the reserve on GB.
It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
Either way it is a sweet little Parker and I hope to have an opportunity to shoulder it someday. Good luck to all!