Hello Jim: The Parker A-1 Special, or Grade 8, was second only to the Invincible, or Grade 9. According to The Parker Story there were only 79 total produced. There were only 3 Invincibles. The base price of the A-1 Special was $500 (a princely sum at the time) while the Invincible was priced at $1,500. Be careful that the gun you are considering is not an upgrade. Many lower grade Parkers were upgraded to A-1 Special by such artists as Pachmayer, et al. Check the Parker serialization book for the serial number.
Best Regards, George
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