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With $185 in your pocket, what model Parker (in 12 gauge) would you have been able to purchase in 1885?

I'm writing up a small article (not on Parker) and wanted to provide some comparative information. A circa-1885 catalog would provide what I need. I have lots of information on Parker models, dates, and prices, but not all three together in the time frame I'm interested in.

Thanks for your help,
Ken

Suggest you try the boyz on the Parker site:
http://parkerguns.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2

I thought about posting on the Parker site, but I know a lot of the Parker guys are here on this site as well.

Ken

Ken: My 1882 Parker price list states that you could buy a Quality U with twist barrels and a straight grip for $50.00. On the other end you could buy the best that they had, Qualty A Grade for $300.00. It had the "finest Damascus steel barrels, finest imported walnut stock, gold shield, finest checkering and engraving, combined with finest workmanship and finish throught and with skeleton butt plate. Straight or Pistol Grip in either 10 or 12 gauge.

For $150.00 you could buy a Quality C Grade with fine Bernard steel barrels, Fine imported walnut stock, silver shield, fine checkering and engraving, skeleton butt plate, straight or pistol grip in 10 or 12 gauge.

Wouldn't it be great to find one still in the box on the top shelf of an old general store?

Best Regards, George

Ken, on Christmas of 1884 a C Grade was 150 dollars. In another catalog, the C was the same and a B was $200 a couple of years later.

Thanks guys - just the information I was looking for.

Ken