1929 restored VH 16 gauge

[John B White]

Chris, thank you for your thoughtful comments. I believe that to be filler. It cleaned up nicely with a fingernail. Seller claimed it came from an estate with several other Parkers restored by DelGrego, but could provide no provenance. He did state that I could return it if unhappy. I'm not, but this and other restorations I've purchased recently (none claiming any provenance) have led me to question how one can determine the claim made here.

Had my eye on the bidding for this for awhile and as the close drew near, I engaged in a bidding war and, well now,....here it is. Certainly not the worst mistake I've ever made (wave to my ex), I do like to learn from my errors.

The Sterlingworth is sitting with the seller as I wait approval of my FFL03 that was submitted on Valentines day. Happy to share pics when it arrives.

[Researcher]

Don't have any Delgrego work. This Ithaca NID .410-bore was totally redone by Doug Turnbull.

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This 1930 20-gauge VH-Grade was virtually new but had spent its life in a case and the metal was pitted in places, the very worst right on the bottom of the trigger guard. I had the metal restored by the late Brad Bachelder.

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