10ga TA Grade 3

[Bill Murphy]

The PGCA letter on that gun may be very fascinating. This is a gun I would not have refinished. What a great Parker.

[Mike Franzen]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

This is a gun I would not have refinished. What a great Parker.

I agree with Bill. What a great Parker. Didn’t most grade 3’s have lightening bolts engraved by the firing pins?

Also, check out the 10 gauge in the For Sale section. It’s serial #58610, hammerless.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

Didn’t most grade 3’s have lightening bolts engraved by the firing pins?

In fact, most grade 2 and higher Parkers had those "lightning bolts" which I believe were engraved to represent ignition sparks or flashes.






.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

I agree with Bill. What a great Parker. Didn’t most grade 3’s have lightening bolts engraved by the firing pins.

They are there, under the patina.