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Originally Posted by David Livesay
Okay, I'm new to owning a Parker with this kind of condition. So, if you carry the gun the case colors will just rub off over time? Would applying lacquer not hurt the future value?
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If you truly "hunt" with it, they will wear. The traditional carry is across the arm. Also carrying in the hand around the receiver, or over the soldier. I hunt with mine carrying them eight hours at a time and they do wear. A simple coat of clear lacquer that one can buy at Lowes will protect them. If you just fondle it, they will last forever. That's why guns used have case colors only in "protected areas." You'll see that phrase often, and a rating of 10% to 20% case colors. Lacquer comes off easily with acetone. Up to you.