DHE 16 ga.

[Bill Murphy]

Original checkered stock cheeks and strong original case colors would be very unlikely on a D Grade Parker in this serial number range.

[Nathan Ikert]

I phoned him last night and he told me that the serial# on the frame, barrels and forearm all match # 76844. The v stamped on the barrel flats doe that stand for vulcan and if so would they put vulcan barrels on a DHE? This is a very nice gun wouldn't mined owning it some day if it the real thing.

[Bill Murphy]

It is not unusual for PB to install Vulcan Steel barrels on a higher grade gun. The question is "Did PB install the barrels on this gun?". The character of the stamped numbers, the quality of fit, and some other factors enter into valuation and proved originality. Pictures will show us whether the ejectors were of Parker design. A PGCA letter may document every modification as original.

[Nathan Ikert]

It might be 4-5 weeks before I see the gun again, but the next time I go I will take a camera. Is there any other things I should be taking a closer look at?