I, too am interested in Parkers, and just took the article on faith. Maybe Yes, Maybe No, but a well-told tale at that.
Working in a retail outlet, one sees a share of "messed with" guns that sure don't sound as if they were done by the fellow in the story.
Recently, a man came to me(us) with a 20 Gauge VH "Skeet Gun"; with only a few minor flaws, such as having a marijuana leaf outline beat into the bottom of the receiver with a set tool, or nail, or some damn thing. Also, recent cyanide brilliant case colors, a non-Parker Beavertail, lots of polishing with a buffer wheel; cut barrels, a "D" grade stock which I don't even think was original Parker, but it did have the teardrops pretty close, an added white line recoil pad, and other tender mercies. When I made an offer, the owner stomped out in high dudgeon,insulted like a woman scorned.
I am sure he then went to the next place to see if they wanted his prize for a value commensurate with its obvious rarity.
Sam Ogle, Lincoln, NE
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