Most Desirable Parker?
Combining this thread on the Miller trigger, and that discussing the TI 4 exposed hammer twenty ga gun, I propose that a Miler equipped fluid steel exposed hammer Parker might be the epitome of collectable Parkers.
1) The engraving coverage of locks and hammers continued with the old patterns, although hammerless guns of the same grade had less engraving coverage.
2) The fluid steel exposed hammer guns were made in small batches in the order pages Mark has shown. This is because the frame forging was altered to provide "modern" stock dimensions.
3) The Miller SST provides a unique system for a gun carried afield. The right trigger could be selected and the left hammer cocked. Safe carry with a loaded and cocked gun as the right hammer could be cocked on the mount as quickly a safety could be released.
4) It is doubtful that the fluid steel exposed hammer guns were made "on spec". These guns were made in response to orders for "dream guns" by experienced shooters.
Best, Austin
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