Now what do I do?

[John D.]

Hi Ray!

Please know I'm a shooter - and sometimes collector, so others may have a different perspective, which I'm certain they will share.

If it were my Parker, where the stock is already broken - I'd have it repaired properly. In other words - you can "band-aid" it so it might be safe to shoot, but "band-aids" (read: poor repairs) are just ugly, in my view.

As well, I think a Parker deserves the "best of what we can offer them" - and the old gal sure doesn't want to be an ugly old gal with an improper repair...

So - I'd have it done right. Would the stock ultimately be "refinished"? You bet - but again, it's already damaged (to a non-shooting condition). So, I'd have it done right and enjoy shooting it - and be able to display it with pride.

I say all that given my own personal perspective as to what I'd be inclined to do - but ultimately the decision is yours, of course.

Best to you,

John