As a retired Museum Curator, establishing the history or provenance of an artifact such as a firearm can be challenging, rewarding, and frustrating. Like many have stated it all begins with a serial number. Little else can be done without it. Even then, the history may simply end with the original shipping information from a manufacturer. With that said, a couple of thoughts:
You mention that it was ordered with no engraving. You also state that you recall a plain, unmarked, grip cap and butt plate. Additionally, you have not sighted or heard of the gun in decades. It is possible that it may not have been a Parker.
It could have actually been a different manufacturer. It could have been an H.D. Folsom import marked C. Parker. Or, it could have been a VH or Trojan grade Parker. Without the serial number or perhaps an image your mission will end.
Maybe a family member has an image. Maybe an image is tucked away in a book or bible? I would start with family members. Sometimes the least likely family member has an image of that family member that you didn't know of or had never seen. Good luck.
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