Wew. Seems to me that knowledge, fairly presented is always good stuff. Obviously, when we are dealing with history, often the "facts" come from historians and some do "bridge it" and then defend themselves. But, facts is facts folks.
So wadda ya say let's try to avoid recriminations and present information that we are willing to share. Pics, serial numbers, factory letters, some things are undisputed. Other "facts" are open to dispute or error.
Was it the Czar's Parker? Beats me. But Julia's made a pretty good case.
I love knowledge. I sorta have a distaste for egos.
Best Regards, Jake

R. Craig Clark
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