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Albert Zinn
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 12:36 pm |
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Angel:
Most "real" Parkers are 70 - 100 years old. Things happen to a gun over that time. Also, Aalot of them have stock dimensions that make them difficult to shoot well.
And they are expensive.
The beauty of the Repro is that it is a Parker made out of modern steels, with modern stock dimensions and to a very high standard. Are they fitted to the standards of the originals - no - but they are very close - closer than just about anything you could buy today.
Finally, see if you can find an original 20 ga or 28 ga DHE Parker in 99 - 100% condition, and then see what it costs.
Then you will appreciate the value of the Parker repro.
Al Zinn
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Eric Eis
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 01:31 pm |
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| The Behrens that Oscar used was the clear coat, he also recommended that the gun be taken apart and degreesed before applying. The problem with TruOil is it is not clear but has a slight yellow cast to it. I have a Repo and I just use it, and if it gets to the point that I don't like the way it looks I will send it to Doug Turnbull and and have him redo it. Eric
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Russ Jackson
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 01:32 pm |
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| Mr.Zinn, Hello I am also new to the club, but I have been buying,swapping,hunting and fooling with Parkers for some time, I recently purchased an absolutely beautiful, 28 gauge VHE from Steve Barnett, with about 95 percent original colors, needless to say it hurt a little, but I have been looking for a really good 28, so I decided to take the plunge!I was wondering if the Tru- Oil would work on the original colors as well, as I have never heard of this before, also the product Mr Murphy is commenting about , I would not know where to find, which do you fellows think would work best because I am planning on carrying this gun as often as possible! By the way I would send an attachment of the gun but have no idea how to do it !
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Harry Sanders
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 01:50 pm |
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Behlens spray lacquer is what Oscar used on barrels and actions after re-coloring. I have found that Behlens is softened by my favorite wipe down and lubricant formula G96, so I have moved to Minwax clear brushing lacquer. It is not softened by any lube or grease I have and can still be easily stripped with Acetone or lacquer thinner.
I apply several coats thinned with an equal part of lacquer thinner to warmed parts. This precess dries before dust can attach and minimizes the propensity for runs in the finish.
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Bill Murphy
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 02:14 pm |
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| Harry, thanks for the correct spelling of the Behlens. Have you noticed any effect on the colors by the application of laquer thinner/acetone? Dulling, removal?
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Harry Sanders
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 07:22 pm |
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| They tend to appear much more vibrant and have depth when stripped with solvent or after just being put on in their raw state. Kind of like looking at truly flat paint versus that with a sheen or shine the flat paint tend to appear richer. Once the lacquer goes on it evens out the surface finish and tends to reduce the vibrance marginally. Never had any issues with removal of CC while solvent cleaning. Last edited on Tue Sep 25th, 2007 10:33 pm by Harry Sanders
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Angel Cruz
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 07:39 pm |
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Thank you Dave and the other members. Now I know,,,,
Angel...
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Angel Cruz
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 07:43 pm |
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Thanks for your reply..Now I understand why the repros are so expensive. And it does make sense as to owning one... thanks...
Angel..
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Richard Flanders
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Posted: Tue Sep 25th, 2007 10:21 pm |
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| I take the trigger guard off, tape the wood, the tables, standing breech, and triggers very carefully with masking tape and give the receiver bottom and sides a coat of spray lacquer.... not too thick a coat so that it fills the engraving. Then as needed I touch wear spots up with a Qtip and lacquer. I just wipe the receiver after each use with a soft flannel cloth without oil or Hoppes. Seems to work so far for me. I even touched up one worn area of colors by spot dabbing it with a blue sharpie then spraying on lacquer, which made the blue run and blend in. You can't even tell it's not original.
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Angel Cruz
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 12:21 am |
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| I`ll see what I can do...heheheheh...
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Joe Bernfeld
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 02:23 am |
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Marvin, I did put Tru Oil on my newest Repro. but it seems to be fading anyway (I carry it lots). I think they look fine untreated; they just get silvery looking sooner than bone charcoal colors would (which of course, fade also). As I said I did try laquer. It was on a steel shot special that I carried a lot duck hunting and the colors lasted a lot longer but when they did start to wear it looked strange; kind of wore in patches instead of evenly. I say leave it alone, wear the crap out of the colors and have them redone right (Turnbull) some day if you feel the need.
Joe
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Mike Franzen
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 04:25 am |
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| I would like to see some more pics of the gun.
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Marvin Kells
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 09:40 am |
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Mike Franzen wrote:
I would like to see some more pics of the gun.
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Marvin Kells
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Posted: Wed Sep 26th, 2007 12:52 pm |
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| Wow! What a nice gun. Puts my BHE repro to shame. Wish I'd held out for splinter and DT's now. Last edited on Wed Sep 26th, 2007 07:03 pm by Frank DAmico
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