Late G Grade Engraving

[Bruce Day]

1939 gun. 20ga 26 inch.

G grade engraving went through several different styles and subjects. This is the last version. Middle version G engraving is sometimes uncharitably called the flying turnip style. This late G engraving is sometimes called the helicopter quail style. There are not a lot of late G's or late Parkers at all above V grade made during the Depression. I am not putting down G's, I think they are wonderful and highly desirable Parkers, and prices have been climbing quickly.

This is an Ilion gun, but notice the grip cap, which is believed to be as made.

These are also Ilion cyanide case colors. To my eye these , although worn, are muted and close to charcoal case colors, and unlike the tiger striped rainbow case colors that some associate with cyanide colors. I believe the color result is a matter of technique.