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Gentlemen:
I am doing a Parker Reproduction A-1 Special engraving project and am in need of some photos to get some ideas. I'd like to keep the engraving appropriate to a Parker, but would still like to add a litte artistic flair. If you gentlemen have any photos of orignal Parkers, or Reproductions that you could post , PM me, or refer me to, I would be very thankful.
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IM, there are two A-1 Repros on the Cabela's website. One is a standard engraving job (the 12ga); someone had a custom job done on the 20.

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The Doublegun Journal had an article with a couple dozen pictures of several AH Parkers. I have two copies of that particular issue. If you want you can have it. Please PM me your address or email me - mike(at)quality-mechanical.ws

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IM,

I would highly suggest that you beg, borrow, or buy a copy of Vol.1 The Parker Story by Gunther, Mullins, Parker,Price and Cote. This book has many close-up color pictures of Parker guns of the grades that you are asking about. The book is not cheap but it is the definitive source.


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Here is another picture of that AHE 16ga. I can get closer shots if you need them. Paul [img][/img]

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If your engraver can handle it, I would recommend studying the DGJ article that pictured Jim Hall's 16 gauge A-1 Special. It is a fairly recent article, authored by Jim Hall if I remember correctly. There is not a better A-1 Special of the early style out there. It is one scary gun. Congratulations to Jim on his gun and on his article.

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Mr. Hammerback, Yes, If you could enlarge the photo please.
Thank you!


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Jim Nixon in IL has done several A1 upgrades and knows enough not to add metal to get the three beads. I guess JB Patton would know if he is still at it. I have seen his work on this forum but it feels like the fellows in IL are keeping him hidden away.
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Jimmy is not fond of these A-1 upgrade projects! "Kicking and screaming" are a couple of words that come to mind.........

He did do a sweeeeet rendition of the notable Winston Churchill/ Jerry Fisher? VHe 28 g full custom job that was pictured in SDH book though...much more to his way of doing things- (by the way- he is busy now and cannot be bothered.................) Pay no attention to Bill Schodlatz- we will let Jimmy go when we receive the ransom.
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JBP

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