"V3" coded B grade

[Nick de Guerre]

Hi All,

I have my black belt in Lefever, but am only a white belt at Parker. I'm looking for a little knowledge.

There's a B grade out there for sale on the interwebs that I'm a little perplexed by. I'm not 'in the market,' per se, just trying to understand.

https://www.gunsamerica.com/classifi...995134080.aspx

What stood out to me straight away was Vulcan Steel barrels, which I wouldn't expect on the B grade. The serial number is listed in the Parker ID book, which says it's code V3, "Probably grade 3 (D grade) with Vulcan Steel barrels."

Below this entry are two others for similarly finished guns, "V4" being grade 4 (C grade), and "VB" being a similarly finished grade 5 (B grade). Both, also with Vulcan Steel barrels.

So given it indicates that at least Vulcan barrels WERE put on at least SOME B grades...and further that these codes all begin with "probably"...

...what are your feelings about the legitimacy of this gun?

I should add, the serial number is within the known serial range listed with code V3 details. If I've missed something obvious, please forgive me...again, merely a white belt.

- NDG