I was at Collector's Firearms today with another Parker appreciator and they had a very high condition BHE 12 in the case. It checks out in the serialization book as what it still is today - 12/30, straight grip Acme barreled.
The gun is very nice - crisp engraving, very nice wood-metal fits,and only slightly worn checkering. Lots of case color.
Negatives - the SSBP and trigger guard have probably been re-blued at some point and are too black. There is some loss of finish on both sides of the barrels at the chamber end and at the muzzle, obviously from being stored in a case for a long time.
The only reason it didn't come home with me is the price... $23,500 makes it about twice what I would pay. But, an outstanding gun nonetheless. It just gave off lots of good karma.
They had it sitting between a Merkel and some Italian made shotgun. It was kinda like Jennifer Aniston sitting between Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'Donnel.
If you buy it you owe me $10!
