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Originally Posted by Dean Romig
Frank Cronin - what dollar grade value has been assigned to your wonderful early Parker?
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Dean, the research letter from Mark stated since it had Twist barrels it was either a grade 0 or grade 1. No dollar grade value designation was reported in the research letter. Austin Hogan who has seen the gun when at the Major Waldron shoot commented the serial numbers in the pre 5000 range had a nice selection of wood and though it is difficult to grade early guns he thought it may be a grade 1 since it did have some engraving.
As dollar grade value, I found this 1874 Parker price list. I am not sure if this document is the correct criteria to designate the appropriate dollar grade to my Parker. According to this it was a $75 dollar (reduced price) or a $110 (old price) since the lower grade 12 gauge ($60) had no checkering or engraving.
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