Robert,
Not all is lost. There are those of us who could make those barrels look new. I think it is wonderful that you have a family Parker and agree that a letter would tell you where the gun was shipped.As far as shooting the gun with a bad shoulder
http://www.rstshells.com/store/p/106...-Load-Box.aspx I like the way you are displaying your Parker and hope you visit this site often.
Kindest,
Harry