Rebarreled Parkers

[Joe Graziano]

The original poster, Ryan, asked reasonable and intelligent questions about the commonality of re-barreling a Parker, and the effect that and bluing has on value. Those seem to be pretty good questions for a Parker collectors website. The reactions of some seem to be over the top. As well, there seems to be a trend to attack the poster for any gun pictured or described as anything other than original or refinished to what is felt to be a "correct" standard. Let's face it, few have pockets deep enough to always purchase the highest condition or highest grade guns. Moreover, people buy firearms for different reasons. For me, it is usually clays or hunting. I rarely collect for investment, though I understand those who do, or those who simply collect for pride of ownership. Posting reasonable questions about a firearm shouldn't stir up a storm. Let's remember, we are all here for our own reasons but with a common love of double shotguns.