Did I Get a Good Deal

Joe Graziano · 02-20-2014, 03:45 AM

Gents,

I'm thrilled about acquiring my first Parker! From what I have gathered, and with the assistance of the fine gentlemen here, this GHE started life in 1902. It is a 12 gauge, not sure yet of frame size. Weight today is 6 lbs, 11 oz. It is currently configured with 26 in. Reproduction barrels with Q1 and Q2 chokes. I may add Briley's. The gun has been completely restored. I'm purchasing from Robin Hollow and have bought from them before, an MX-8 at the Vintagers a few years back. I enjoyed meeting Bill Hadfield and speaking with him again. According to Bill, he guesses the restoration was done by Turbull and from the pics, that sounds about right. The wood is gorgeous and the dimensions are 14, 1 5/8, 2 5/8. It comes with the original 28 in. Damascus barrels but they are no longer fit to the gun. I plan to use the Parker for hunting and clays fun. I have attempted to attach some photos. I would love to hear your thoughts. Now, I must wait 5 loooong days to get her home!

Next step, join PGCA! Happy to (soon) be a Parker Owner!

Joe

Joe Graziano · 02-20-2014, 03:50 AM

Stats on 115216. Thanks to Craig for looking up.

Dam ,Grade 2 ,Hammerless, No extras ,Capped pistol grip, 12ga ,28"

Most importantly, I forgot to mention price, $1950.

Joe Graziano · 02-20-2014, 03:54 AM

Photos

Joe Graziano · 02-20-2014, 03:58 AM

Photo 1

Joe Graziano · 02-20-2014, 03:59 AM

Photo 2

Joe Graziano · 02-20-2014, 04:03 AM

Again...

Mark Callanan · 02-20-2014, 04:51 AM

From the pictures looks to me like a good deal
Really like that wood

Harry Reed · 02-20-2014, 08:07 AM

A very nice Parker! Price was very fair. I think you will enjoy that one for sure.

Greg Miller CTGunLaw · 02-25-2014, 07:39 PM

1950 would not pay turnbulls bill for the restoration. Sounds like gun was free. Very pretty.

B. Dudley · 02-20-2014, 09:25 AM

Here are my thoughts. If it books as a GH and it is now a GHE, it would have been either upgraded to ejectors at a later date, or a Parker addition. I too have a GHE that letters as a GH and the Ejectors are no doubt original.

The case colors on the gun are redone, as you know and they look good. The buttstock is a replacement that is not of 100% correct form and the wrist checkering is not correct either. Forend appears to be original.

Given the above and that it has been fitted with replacement barrels, it doe snot have any corrector value and would be considered a shooter.

That being said, the price is a reasonable one for a shooting gun and if it fits you well, then great purchase!

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