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Unread 11-24-2013, 11:33 AM   #1
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Is there more information on the C Grade pictured on our home page? The beaded breech balls are an unusual touch for a C Grade. Is there a PGCA letter on this great gun?
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That is indeed a special C Grade!
The engraving coverage and beading would be fit for an A Grade!
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I thought it was an AH when I first looked. It's beautiful.
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Proof once again that there are C-grades and then there are C-grades! Very nice.
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Yes,
Very unique. The amount of engraving overall, and even the engraved screw heads in very different for a C.

The great thing about C grades is that they are the first grade in the line up that can be found with truely unique features from others of the same grade. D and below, for the most part are all identical.
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Are you sure it is not an A Grade? A beautiful gun no matter the grade.
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The beautiful Parker is in fact an AHE grade gun and incorrectly labeled as a C grade. I have seen the gun and the engraving is spectacular!
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That explains a lot.
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Well - that will teach me not to believe *everything* I read on the Internet

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John, it appears to still say "C" Grade Engraving. BC
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