Parker Reproductions were made available in three grades, DHE, BHE and A-1 Special. The one characteristic that is unique to the A-1 Special is that they characteristically will always have three beads behind each of the breech balls. The BHE will have just one bead and DHE do not have any. Not to be flippant, but all one has to do is look at 'em -- actually you could do it blindfolded.
Below is a pic of a Parker Reproduction A-1 Special with the 3 beads behind the breech balls pointed out:
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