Parker 20/28 gauge

[Jason Wall]

Yes some other members think the gun has been restocked but I don't know when, since my grandfather passed I know almost nothing about the gun's history other than I used it to shoot trap maybe ten years ago.

We are not in a huge rush to sell so we will definitely do our research and get multiple opinions. Besides this forum where are good places to get such appraisals, particularly in the New England area?

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Jason Wall

Yes some other members think the gun has been restocked

That may be the case, and maybe not. It has a comb similar to what Remington would have provided, and it has an Illion (Remington) butt plate, though none of that troubles me, because it A) Matches the Letter, and B) Is clearly a correct Parker Stock. Perhaps just check the length of Pull. Measure from the front trigger to the center of the butt plate. If it measures 13 1/2", as the letter states, that lends to it's originality. If it measures greater, then one could probably assume it is a (correct) restock.

[Jason Wall]

I am measuring the LOP at 14 1/4" so contradicts records. I met another forum member here in person who is pretty positive it has been restocked as well. The guess is by DelGrego as there are no Remington markings that would be expected from a Remington restock (as I understand it)...

What do you mean by a "correct" Parker stock?
Thanks
-Jason