It's funny you mention this. There's been a big trend in Parkers to remove engraving from guns. With common V Grades bringing all time high prices, a lot of collectors are having the scrollwork removed from B and C grade guns to 'downgrade' to the hot V and G grades. Right now there are plenty of guys trying to figure just how to make a fancy Circassian walnut (Jergens Offlia) look like straight grained American walnut. I were you, I'd buy me a Parker 28 in B grade and make a sweet little V out of it.