Bill, that's a 1915 or 1916 gun. "All" Parkers produced after 1910 had the modified bolt and bolt plate. Even guns sent back to Parker for repairs and service had it replaced as a N/C upgrade but I would suspect yours had the modified bolt and plate from the start.
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Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
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