Repro Case Repair

[allen newell]

I am in the process of purchasing a slightly used 20 ga Parker Repro DHE with original case. From the pics, it looks like one green felt covered block is missing from the case and will need to be replaced. Some felt may be torn in the inside but I can't tell fro sure from the pics if this is just the underside where the original block was positioned.

Anyway, when I get the gun and case (next week), I will want to send the case out for repairs. Who would you recommend for this work? Thanks gents in advance.

[Linn Matthews]

Marvin Huey is the man for this. As I recall he is in Missouri.

[charlie cleveland]

allen one of the boys here does super good work on cases...hes got a ad in parker pages tqward the back of the magazine..mark q...is the man that comes to mind but i aint good at spelling so just put up the q...ask some the boys he really does good work i ve seen lots of pictures of his work.... charlie

[Angel Cruz]

Kevin MacCormack, he's in Virginia and does great work. he also advertises in the Parker Pages

[allen newell]

When I get the case and gun, I'll know better which direction I'll go in. Thanks guys.

[allen newell]

The fellow that I just purchased a 20 ga repro (26" bbls, straight stock, M/Impro cyl) is shipping it to me for delivery next Wednesday. Turns out it was his wife's uncles gun, kept in one of his safes. He's cleaning out the uncle's firearm collection apparently. He tells me the gun is in 'mint' (his word-not mine) condition and from the pics I've seen this could be true.

In any event, I'm not very familiar with Parker repros and I'm wondering that regardless of the external look and feel of the gun (when I have it in hand and can examine it more closely), would it still be wise to send it out to say a Brad Bachelder to have Brad strip it down, make sure the internals are clean etc. and make sure there's no issues with the wood etc.

Does this make sense or am I just being a bit too conservative...?

Dean Romig and others, you folks have more experience with these Repros. What makes sense to you.
Thanks in advance. :)
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[Bill Murphy]

If it works, don't open it up. Yes, you're being too conservative.

[Ken Hill]

Allen,

I bought a 28ga repro in May. The gun if shot at all, had not been shot in a long time. I assembled the gun and couldn't get the safety to move. I put some penetrating oil on the safety and it worked after sitting overnight. I haven't had the gun cleaned and everything works fine.

Ken

[allen newell]

I spoke with Marvin Huey today out in Kansas and will send the case to his shop. His work is also exceptional and he tells me he did much work on Parker Repro cases for the original manufacturer when then were being made. Said he might even have some original accessories available to add to the case. That's the plan anyways.

[Richard Skeuse]

Marvin Huey is who we recommend he is at :820 Indiana, Lawrence, Ks.66044. His Phone is 785-842-0062 Tell him Richard Skeuse told you to call and tell him Hi for me Thanks

[allen newell]

Richard, thank you but I've already spoken with Mr. Huey and I'll be shipping him the case over this coming weekend. You gotta love Marvin and his staff member Kade Gile. Kade was still answering questions from me after 1:30 am the other night. How's that for dedication and customer service. Huey's get's the project.

[allen newell]

Richard, Marvin mentioned something about building cases for the repros years ago. Did Huey's make the cases for the Parker Repros?

[allen newell]

Turns out the Parker Repro gun cases were made by the Italian firm of Emmebi located in Brescia, Italy. I contacted Emmebi the other day via email to inquire if they had any original Parker Repro Trade Labels left. Got a very nice reply from the Manager of their Sales Dept who said they haven't made the Parker Repro Cases in years but he had one Trade Label left and would gladly send it to me free of charge. How nice.