Parker SBT History?

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I recently purchased a SBT and was looking for a history lesson in these threads. I could not find anything on their history and was kind of surprised there was not a sticky for this topic.

I am curious about when production started on these SBT guns and when it ended? Also what were the levels of grades available and what was there selling price as new guns back in the 1920's? How many were made? What gauges were sold? I am sure you gurus will know all these answers so please share if you do. thank you,


Also the gun I purchased has a "Etchen Special" looking stock. The few guns I have seen that were Etchen Specials had a engraved grip cap noting the fact. This gun I have the wood looks to be identical in all measurements and appearance and looks to be as old as the gun by the appearance. However, the Parker production records book and this serial # are not in the book to tell what stock it would of left with??