Drew: I would say that your Grandma's Parker would be worth a lot closer to $2,500 than to $500, but if at all possible it should remain in your family. At the very least, join the PGCA and order a letter (a total of $80) That will tell you a lot more about what you have. It is a Grade 3 ("D" Grade) That, in itself, is a bit unususl and fairly rare IMHO. The first four examples were all Field Grade or Grade Zero or One. The one that sold for over $2,500 was a Grade 3 ("D") like yours, but a later one with a toplever action. My suggestion, GET A LETTER! I just checked and THERE ARE surviving records available for SN 11922.
Best Regards, George
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