Thanks to all who have contributed information here! The original question was concerning the Parker comb variations. Dean W.'s comments echo my own regarding the terminology used...on the apparently rare instances where it is used.
I think the only way to get any sense of what kinds of combs Parker would produce is linked to those few instances where it's mentioned in the records. I don't see references in the catalogs.
Dean shared with me a case where a gun had a larger comb, but it was not mentioned in the research letter (and so, the records). The comb on his mid-1920s gun is exactly like my 1924 gun (for which no records exist). Others have noted mention in their letters, and as I noted earlier, I have one that is specified as having a "medium full" comb.
So, if there are letters out there with mention of the comb, please consider responding to this thread. Short of going through all of the records, I can't see a better way of getting at this question.
Thanks!!
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