Dating Serial Numbers

[Paul Wilczynski]

Richard, thank you for your help. I am new to Parker Reproduction's and not schooled in grades. Can you help me with this.
Thanks again.

[Wild Skies]

Paul, I'm not trying to answer for Richard, but you might want to take a look at this link from the All Albums section of this site to learn more:
http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=99

[Richard Skeuse]

Thanks Greg that is a big help on the grades. Paul we only made 3 grades; A DHE; a BHE; and an A1Special. The DHE has medium amount of engraving. The BHE has very fine Bank Note engraving. The A1Special has full coverage and sometimes gold on the forplate. The word Parker is usually in Gold. and some gole on the side figures.

[Paul Wilczynski]

Thank you Greg and Richard. After a little research I found I definitely have a DHE.

[Richard Skeuse]

Paul I looked and saw also the grade and serial number is on the water table, the flats that the barrel meets. Should say DHE then under that the serial number 28-2900. You will find that number on numerous areas on the gun. FYI

[Richard Skeuse]

Thanks Greg that is a big help on the grades. Paul we only made 3 grades; A DHE; a BHE; and an A1Special. The DHE has medium amount of engraving. The BHE has very fine Bank Note engraving. The A1Special has full coverage and sometimes gold on the forplate. The word Parker is usually in Gold. and some gold on the side figures.