Not to drag this out but when a new member asks a question, seeks thoughts & opinions it would go a lot further if comments received were constructive, as opposed to buggered, poorly restored, etc...keep in mind everyone is proud of their latest purchase, whether its a museum piece or a piece of crap.
I've got thick skin, someone else might not. We've got a saying around here, "Never talk bad about another man's dog." There should be a caveat substituting gun for dog.
I came to this group to learn more about this gun and its history. I like the gun, its what I wanted. I'll proudly carry and shoot it for what it is, a piece of American firearms history and it will stand in the cabinet next to my LeFevers, Foxes, Sterlingworths, Springfields, Spanish & Italian guns.
I'm thankful for the input and have learned a lot and confirmed a lot, for that I thank you all.
So tomorrow I'll start my morning with a cup of black coffee, gather my gear, my new Parker and be off to quail hunt.
I'd say wish me luck but I'm shooting a Parker now. Say Goodnight Gracie.
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