Manufactured in 1927 and is one of only 53 total produced in this configuration according to the table on page 298 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price and Cote. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single white bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CT. ACME. STEEL.", standard markings on the flats, and chambers measured 2 1/2 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened action which displays CH grade engraving consisting of "PARKER BROS." banners on either side along with game scenes surrounded by intricate floral scroll engraving. The left shows a pointer in a field, the right shows a pointing setter, and the underside shows a mallard in flight. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and fancy checkered walnut forearm with Deeley style latch and engraved fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with carved drop points, factory grip cap, a stylized "M" in the silver inscription oval, and an engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered butt. The above configuration is confirmed on page 558 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad with the exception of the grade which is recorded as "A5", clearly a recording error. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .618/.617 inches; choke constriction .013/.018 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.025 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 3 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 4 oz.

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with much of the loss on the triggerguard and lower tang, 40% original case colors with the balance a fine grey patina, small patches of oxidation on the barrels, scratches and pressure marks on the wood, and mostly crisp checkering on the stock and forend. A great chance to own a rarely seen American classic!