Dave, I have a rare D1 gun with extra large pattern like yours. Shortly after I found my gun, I saw another for sale on the internet for a reasonable price. Is the gun I describe the one you own? I hope so, because I am sick about missing it. I shot my gun at the Smith versus Parker hammer gun shoot in 2010. It was the first time I had shot it. I think the large pattern looks outstanding when finished like yours. As I remember, the gun offered for sale that I didn't buy had a serial number in the 40s quite close to mine. According to TPS, Parker Brothers made 161 D1 (Damascus barrel grade 1) top action guns in 12 gauge compared to about 2250 12 gauge top action grade 1s in other barrel steels. Your gun is probably the nicest of the 161. I have a baggo top action guns in my collection, but this Grade 1 is exceptional. It was part of a "Lightweight Damascus Parkers" display at an early Connecticut Fine Guns show and at a Maryland Arms Collectors Association show several years ago. Thanks for showing us your great gun. Maybe you could tell us more about it and post more pictures.
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