In Appreciation

[Bill Paul]

I paid my dues today. The historical, technical and "how to" assistance over the last 6-8 months in refinishing my Parker has been wonderful. It is the least I can do to support the Association. So, here's a few pictures of my newly refinished 16ga. VHE

[Bill Paul]

The engraving by Frank Conroy shows better in these.

[Bill Paul]

The case hardening was done by Malcolm Clark. I did the barrels and the stock; a local gunsmith helped me with nitre bluing the trigger guard, triggers and the forearm tip.

[Mills Morrison]

Very nice!

[Bryan Perry]

Looks outstanding! Is the barrel rust blued? Nice job!

[Bill Paul]

Yes, I used Mark Lee's slow rust blue #3. I have browned lots of muzzle loading barrels over the years, so this was a fairly easy transition, just adding the boiling step. Thanks.

[Bill Paul]

Oh, I forgot, I shot it today and everything works so I guess I got all the pieces back where they belong.

[William Woods]

Nice work.

[charlie cleveland]

great job and well done....charlie

[davidboyles]

I like all the work you have done especially the floorplate engraving which looks like a Brittany. Well done work. I had Angelo Bee engrave my Brittany Dessa on the floorplate of my 20 ga Win model 21 she is still with me but likes it even better when I use her gun!! The sides are engraved with Doves and Quail which fits our Texas birds I hunt every year. Great work and Photos. Enjoy that personalized Parker.!!!

[Karl Ferguson]

David,

I sure would like to see some pics ... I bet it is a beauty

Karl

[Bill Paul]

The dog engraved on the floor plate is Finn, my Springer Spaniel. It was the primary reason that I pursued engraving to begin with. They can be difficult to distinguish; I have mistaken Britts for Springers and vice versa. Thanks for the compliments, I have and will continue to enjoy hunting Dove, Quail and Pheasant with it especially Quail.

[Bill Paul]

I'm not sure , but as there are pictures of my Parker above, I guess I thought you wanted to see Finn. So here he is. Forgive me if I am getting carried away , but I love them both dearly!