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Unread 07-15-2012, 12:18 AM   #11
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You mean those numbers? They all match
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Unread 07-15-2012, 12:33 AM   #12
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Yup, them numbers
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Unread 07-15-2012, 12:39 AM   #13
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haha ok the other piece has the same number i just dont have a good picture.
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I would suggest reading through all the links and see if Budd mentioned his 'Parker Pigeon Gun'. If so, and there is no record of his ordering another, it's likely the gun that he took to England.
I am of the opinion (and others will differ) that a cosmetic restoration will add little value, and if done incorrectly will negatively impact value. But pride of ownership matters, so do what you want.
It certainly deserves a check, clean, functional repair and refurbish, then return to the traps!

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Is your opinion of the negative or little impact to value from a restoration due to the gun's possible history or just in general with all the higher grade Parker's? I have been told it was worth around 5,000.
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Restored at a cost of five to ten thousand dollars,the value of the gun may be as high as $8000.
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Unread 07-15-2012, 12:04 PM   #17
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Sounds like the cost to restore it would be the actual value of the gun. So the possible history helps the value? I will continue to look into it, it tells a cool story.
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You can always restore the gun at some point--but once you do the die is cast.
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Unread 07-15-2012, 12:22 PM   #19
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well i may someday, its not an extremely valuable gun to begin with, it is but it isnt. I was thinking maybe just tightening the action, inspection, and maybe a little repair on the stock where there was a small crack in it.
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