Non engraved CHE 12 gauge

[Bill Murphy]

Yes he still has it. I have bothered him enough that I think I am first in line if he ever sells or trades it. Young as I may be, I get the idea that Steve will outlive me.

[mobirdhunter]

So, is there some common reason for these higher grades to have been ordered without engraving?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

So, is there some common reason for these higher grades to have been ordered without engraving?

I'll guess that every eccentric who ordered a high-grade Parker barren of engraving did so for his own particular reason(s).... or maybe they simply had an affinity for 'nice wood.'





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[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

So, is there some common reason for these higher grades to have been ordered without engraving?

Possibly for custom engraving ?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts

Possibly for custom engraving ?

But it was never done and the guns were extensively used....






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[mobirdhunter]

I find the choice of no engraving very curious. Looking at the price of the gun from the letter, I would assume there was some discounting for no engraving. I can't imagine there would be enough incentive on the price to make that much difference. I guess the buyer would get an upgrade in wood with the C grade, and potentially different barrel steel, but I would think one would still come out better monetarily by ordering a D grade and upgrading the wood.

Curious. I can understand not wanting a skeleton steel butt plate, or ejectors, or even a safety, but paying for engraving and not getting it is very puzzling.