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Rick Gulliford · 01-20-2013, 10:35 AM

I have a Parker ser # 204808. 12 ga grade DH -E barrels are in great shape may need to be reblued and somewhere along the line someone cut 2 inches or so off the stock. I am in the Grand Rapids area. wondering what to do best by the gun it has been in a case in closets for my whole life (37) and my dad never shot it either (born 45) would like advise on refurbishing it to sell it is too nice to hide in a closet.
thank you
Rick Gulliford

Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 01-20-2013, 10:41 AM

Hi Rick,

If you are in Grand Rapids Michigan you are in luck. Contact Brad Bachelder who is an exceptional restoration gunsmith of Parkers. His shop is located at:

1229 Michigan St, Grand Rapids, MI. Phone: 616-459-3636.

Often one needs a gun in hand to access it's value. Otherwise a set of very clear and detailed photos posted to a collector's site will help.

If you intend to sell your Parker on this site you must become a member of the Parker Gun Collector's Association for $40 per year. Once a PCGA member you may access the Member's Only Forums where you will find a For Sale sub-forum.

Mark