Introduced to the Parker Reproduction line in 1988. The chart on page 180 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote lists only 300 A1-Special custom engraved guns manufactured. Blued steel barrels with a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "Parker Reproduction by WINCHESTER East Alton IL, U.S.A. Made in Japan", 2 1/2 inch wedges of floral scroll engraving with a single gold band at either breech, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays beautifully carved fences with tiny panel game bird scenes on either side along with four full size scenes and gold inlaid "PARKER BROS" on either side. The left shows a pair of pointers, the right has a pair of setters, and the underside has both a pair of pointers and a single setter with a bird in his mouth all surrounded by fine scrollwork. The engraving extends to the tangs, pierced toplever, and triggerguard which shows a single woodcock. The gun features a single selective gold trigger and tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid "SAFE". Beautifully figured, fancy fleur-de-lis carved and checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley release, and pistol grip stock with contrasting gold inlaid grip cap and engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered bare butt. Includes an extra matching numbered 26 inch barrel set with "Q1"/"Q2" marked chokes and matching engraving as well as a pair of snap caps, an oiler, and a factory takedown case that houses the entire set. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .735/.735 inches; choke constriction .003/.005 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.029 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the primary set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .735/.735 inches; choke constriction .009/.022 inches; minimum wall thickness .030/.028 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 15 oz.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and casehardened finishes, limited handling evidence, and sharp checkering and carving on the stock and forend. The case is very fine and accessories and extra barrel set are all excellent. Mechanically excellent.