A yr or so back, someone had a graded Parker for sale on the net that had very short barrels (less than 26") but claimed they were "factory cut". I think he had a letter eluding to it, but I could never find the conclusive wording to that effect in the letter, which he showed on the web ad. I wasn't in the market for this gun, but I was suspicious, as anyone buying a high condition/grade/cost gun should be.