Re-jointing

[Bindlestiff]

Dave,

And undetectable "fix" is still a fix in a lot of peoples eyes. I know I have read comments by people that have bought guns with undetectable "fixes" that were discovered on disassembly and they were very upset. My point is, it effects the perception of the condition rare holy grail shotgun but is that acceptable or not?

If I can't shoot it, it is a wall ornament and isn't a shotgun but if I fix it, is it still desirable?

[Autumn Daze]

Robin,

My mindset is this...I don,t/won,t own a gun I can,t shoot.I will never own a 28ga.A1S so this is all hypotheticle[sic]but if I did I would have it made right.

On the same note.Wouldn't the perception of condition suffer if the gun was loose on the hinge anyway?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

On the same note.Wouldn't the perception of condition suffer if the gun was loose on the hinge anyway?

Yes Dave, in my opinion it would suffer and the closer a gun gets to absolutely requiring rejointing the more that 'perception' becomes magnified. Such a gun, especially a very high grade gun, in such condition has already lost considerable collector value so it is better to at least halt that deterioration of value and even bring some back by a skillfully done fix.

[Bill Murphy]

"Highly Collectable" usually includes high condition and most high condition guns do not rock on the hinge. However, the value of a highly collectable gun in well used condition should not suffer if some maintenance is performed on the hinge area.

[C grade]

Robin
I would have the gun repaired. It is my feeling that a proper repair does not significantly reduce the value of one of those rare high dollar Parkers but one in need of repair does. A mechanical repair is a lot different than a cosmetic"touch up" and must be disclosed upon sale. JMHO
David