There are a limited number of 20 gauge A-1 Specials out there. The subject gun being one of three with 28" barrels. A twenty-six inch 20 gauge A-1S that comes to mind is No. 172610 which has its original straight grip stock and is in "near new" condition. 172610 is engraved not in the deep chisel relief common to most A-1S Parkers, but is engraved in fine scroll with hidden game scenes in the foliate as well as the major game scenes on the sides of the frame and the dog's head engraved on the floor plate. See The Parker Story, pages 363 & 364 as well as in Larry Baer's book.
(Length of barrels I originally typed as 26" has been edited to correspond with original post.)
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George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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