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Unread 05-18-2022, 07:53 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber View Post
Maybe I caught them in a bad light. As it is my 2nd D grade gun and by far the strongest remaining engraving, I think they're perfect. Haha. I think the engraver's attempt at the pheasant eye patch may have gone awry.
Dan, I'd take Parker engraving from that era over today's Bulino or banknote engraving any day. If one is looking for anatomical rendering, go to another source. It's all part of the charm and mystic of a Parker.
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