Of all the 'upgraded' features, the stock checkering is closer to 'original Parker' workmanship in my estimation. The engraving is excellent, but none, and especially the bolsters, looks like anything that ever came from any generation of factory, or contract engravers.
It certainly seems logical that in the pre-internet days, available information, and quasi research was near impossible, and the next best thing, being a written letter, with someones signature, seemed to make it real.
I'm sure it gave it's long ago owners pleasure regardless what we future generations say.
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