Hinged Front Trigger in Higher Grade Parkers
According to TPS Vol. I pg. 321 the "Hinged Front Trigger" was standard on grade 6 guns and higher after about 1923. I have Parker Catalogs from 1926, 1927 and 1929, but they do not mention this feature. My AH from 1927 has the hinged front trigger.
Is this feature ever mentioned in Parker Catalogs? Was it ever discussed in Parker ads, brochures or other promotional materials? Does it ever show up in the orders or other records? Is there ever a cost associated with the feature? It's curious to me that this feature is not mentioned more prominently (or at all). It's definitely a nice touch and distinguishing feature of their higher grade guns.
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