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Unread 08-14-2019, 11:36 PM   #31
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I felt that this was the subject gun that was posted about.

. The only thing about it that was a red flag to me was the forend tip... It is from a LEFEVER.
It only has one bead around the bolsters
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Unread 08-14-2019, 11:47 PM   #32
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It only has one bead around the bolsters
Which would be correct for a 28g.
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what I was alluding to was the correctness of that detail, where so many upgrades, and 'replicas' have two and three beads. Pachmayr is one I recall.
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ok. I got it.

Yes, this upgrade is done VERY well. When I was looking at it I could not see any of the other obvious telltale signs of upgrades and I did not notice the forend tip until I had it in my hands for several minutes.

I do not specifically recall details like water table grade stampings though.

Even the engraving style looked 100% correct for the period.

The forend tip was a bit of a head scratcher. Why not use the correct tip? If it was not for that, it would pass for original.
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I like this gun a lot. Were it not for the short barrels which I do not care for it is one that I could proudly own and would prefer over a 70K gun. I would however opt for a really nice original VH over the upgrade. Given the fine quality of the work and the sellers historical data I am surprised the price is not higher. Of course the gun could have mechanical and or barrel issues that I am unaware of. Nice gun IMO, good luck with it Charlie if you go for it.
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To all of you who gave me valuable input. I decided to pass on this purchase. Thanks to all of you. Regards, Charlie
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I have put together a vh-28 with 24” bbls. It shoots really nice.
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And that’s OK. Not many can afford $72k for such a Parker while some can aspire to own a Parker that looks about as nice and handles about as nice and shoots just as nice for a whole lot less.
I don’t own any Parkers worth $72k but I’m pretty proud of the ones I do own, and they shoot really well.
To me it's a toss up. 72 grand? Should I get a brand new loaded pick-up or a Parker? It's one of those tough choices in life....
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I'm pretty sure I looked at this gun at the Southern. It was incredibly well balanced for such short barrels. I thought long and hard about it. Upgrade or not, it would be a pleasure to carry, shoot...and look at.
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To me it's a toss up. 72 grand? Should I get a brand new loaded pick-up or a Parker? It's one of those tough choices in life....
Ron,
I would ask myself what will be the resale value of each be in say five years.
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