Parker 28 "O"/"VF"/"P"?

[todd allen]

A gun like that would be okay, as long as it's safe to shoot, and not misrepresented by the seller. The price would need to reflect what it actually is, of course.
Might be a way for the average Joe to be able to afford a Parker 28 gauge.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Might be a way for the average Joe to be able to afford a Parker 28 gauge.

Not after you spend upwards of $2k to make it right. The 'average Joe' would be better served with a Repro. The colors on that gun are flat out horrible.

[Bill Murphy]

A gun like that would never be "OK". It is a $150 piece of junk. A VH 20 with a set of 28 gauge Briley tubes, or a 28 gauge Repro, would be a much better way for an average joe to get into a 28 gauge Parker.

[todd allen]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Not after you spend upwards of $2k to make it right. The 'average Joe' would be better served with a Repro. The colors on that gun are flat out horrible.

Whoa, slow down just a little here. I never suggested paying more than this gun is worth, and for the record, I'm not in love with it either.
All I'm saying is that if bought for the appropriate price, it would be a cheap way into a 28 ga. Parker.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by todd allen

I never suggested paying more than this gun is worth

Point taken. Todd, what do you think the gun, in it's present condition is worth, what it will take to make it right, and what do you think it will be worth when that's all done?

What I think it's worth is more generous than Bill; $500
What will it take to make it right? Remove the top rib and extension, put the barrels back on face, replace the top rib.Age the garish colors back so it wouldn't embarrass me to be seen with it. $2000-$2500 (Check with any of the barrel men like Kirk Merrington)
What do you have when it's all done? A sleeved bitsa, $500