Michael,

In 1887 $295 was a heck of a lot of money. Parker D-grades (hammerless) were sold for $100 and that was a lot back then. I have no idea what $295 would buy in terms of an American SxS but I am reasonably certain that you would be buying the top of the line from Parker, Fox, Smith or LeFever.

JDG


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