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I have a question on originality of case colors.

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06-05-2025, 08:33 AM

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I have a question on originality of case colors.

I'm constantly looking at Parker Brothers shotguns anywhere I can and am trying to learn how to determine if a gun has original case colors or if it has been redone. Does the pictured gun look to have the original colors? I think it does, but I'm not sure.

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06-05-2025, 10:42 AM

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Very close. Parker had a lot of pink and blue That most cannot if any duplicate.

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06-05-2025, 10:57 AM

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Here is one to compare to. I believe both guns have original case colors.

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I’m an expert in absolutely nothing, but the colors look original.

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I’m going with original as well.

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06-05-2025, 09:16 PM

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Original, without a doubt. Matches nicely the condition of the rest of the shotgun.

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06-07-2025, 11:47 PM

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Looks right

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Those bone-charcoal colors appear to be original.

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A nice condition gun overall, and the colors look original.

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