Screw-In Chokes

[Andrew Thompson]

I have ben thinking of purchasing a parker that is in great shape but the barells have been cut according to the chokes, or lack thereof. Does anyone have any input as to the feasability of screw-in chokes? I like the gun but improved cylinder and cylinder chokes are not what i need. Price is really good, though. Thanks guys

[Dave Fuller]

Briley can do it if the walls are not too thin.

[Andrew Thompson]

Thanks, Dave. though they could just was wondering if anyone knew the minimum thickness. I'll call and ask.

[John Truitt]

Ask for Steve Powers at Briley. He will help you out in that department.
Happy Holidays,
John

[Don Kaas]

There are tens of thousands of Parkers out there. Buy the one you "need". Parkers with cut barrels are very hard to resell. Having said that, Briley chokes are often very handy. I have a Purdey with one set of barrels tubed and a BSA Wildfowler with Brileys for use with Hevi-shot. Good Luck with your Parker.

[Bill Murphy]

When I worked in a gun store, I put a 25" #2 frame VH on consignment for $800 (it was a bit of a high end store). The boss asked me how much I would take for it if someone made an offer. I said if he looked like a nice guy, about $350, or $400 if he was a jerk. One morning I noticed the gun was gone. The boss handed me eight one hundred dollar bills. The gun had sold for full price. It really was a nice gun, sort of.

[Don Kaas]

I'm not shocked some one walked into TCG and bought a cut off Parker. What I am surprised at is YOU ACTUALLY SOLD A GUN!

[Dave Suponski]

Don,I think Bill sells ONE about every 5 years.Thats about when I bought a gun from him..:rolleyes:

[Don Kaas]

That's understandable, Dave. Bill almost BUYS a gun from me every 5 years...usually an 8 gauge. Merry Christmas

[Bill Murphy]

Well, I've missed a couple. I wish I could pay for the 36" DH eight.

[Dean Romig]

I wonder if you could pry Eric away from his . . .

[Andrew Thompson]

Don, this gun would be a fine shooter and for the price would most likely become my new impoundment duck gun. Need has nothing to do with it:rotf:

[Eric Eis]

Dean, the answer is nope..... Dave how long has it been since you bought a gun from Bill, maybe the five years is up and he will sell me that damascus GHE 16 ga..... Remember Bill it's Christmas......
Eric

[Dave Suponski]

Eric,I think you are right.You were next on the list....:rolleyes: Merry Xmas!

[Steve Kleist]

Andrew, I have a Repro with aftermarket thin walled Briley chokes. I bought the gun to shoot. I suspect the resale comments are correct, but it sure is nice to have one gun that can do it all. Good luck. Steve Kleist, Ely, MN

I have ben thinking of purchasing a parker that is in great shape but the barells have been cut according to the chokes, or lack thereof. Does anyone have any input as to the feasability of screw-in chokes? I like the gun but improved cylinder and cylinder chokes are not what i need. Price is really good, though. Thanks guys

[Don Kaas]

When I said "need" I was referring to the gun one "needs" for the job at hand. I don't "need" 50 guns but I have them anyway...If I "need" a gun for decoyed ducks, I bring along one choked ic/mod. Cut barrelled guns are rarely bargains in the end. Good luck with your project...

[peter holden]

Andrew.
I have a 20g that i have had teague choked here in the uk. to be honest it patterned rubbish prior to having teague chokes fitted, its now superb and accounts for a lot of widgoen.
regards Peter.