That BEAUTIFUL SMILE keeps US going back for more ! :) Hey I still think we should restore that gun.

Ok......now I'm blushing :) I would LOVE nothing more than to restore it and bring it back to life, but right now my budget with handling 3 estates, lawyer, wills, and all others fees associated with it (multiplied by 3) it will just have to wait. I'm just going to keep it put away in my gun safe and admire it every once in a while until all this calms down a little bit. I cant wait for the rush of maybe one day taking it out and shooting that old Parker and experience what my elders did. That will be a high no one could replace!

I just spoke with Mr. Chadick and I must say....what a wonderful person to talk to!

That being said, he said per the description of the damage and age, it is hard to guage, but a general estimate of restoration will be $3000-$5000 and that is playing with many factors. He asked for me to bring it to him when I could and he would look at it as well as get his guy to look at repairing the stock.

I wanted to say thank you again to everyone who has commented, given advice, and talked me through this wonderful experience. All of you are a true blessing and please know that I appreciate each and every one of you!:bigbye:

Dee, whatever you plan to do with your Parker, remember above anything else - it is a piece of family history - an heirloom that you should treasure.

Good Luck and may God bless you.

I'm thinking at this point....have someone build me a beautiful shadowbox and hang it on my wall for everyone to see as they walk into my home next to a picture of Great Grandpa Durham. But I'm not gonna lie....it would be one heck of a rush to restore it and be able to shoot that old Parker just as he did. One day maybe, but for now I will just look at it and cherish it.

Dee,

Thanks for sharing all of the old pictures you have posted. Glad to hear the conversation with Mr. Chadick went well with you too. Be sure to come back to tell us how you made out and what it said on the Parker Research letter when you get it back from Mark Conrad. It may have interesting information where and when your great grampa bought the Parker so you can add to your current family research you are already doing. In addition, it would look nice in a frame next to your great grandfather's picture and Parker Gun.

You are very welcome and I definately will keep all of ya'll posted on my Parker adventure! As soon as the letter comes in, I will update everyone. :)

:corn: No letter yet ?What happened to ya ?:corn:

Dee, I'm sure no one would object if you posted some of the information you have already obtained on the great little gun. By the way, the shadowbox idea is a great one if you are going to keep the gun.

Sorry I haven't updated you guys in a bit....sadly my mother passed away March 9th and I have been a bit overwhelmed lately. I sent off for my letter this past Monday, so hopefully I will have something for you soon. Again, sorry for the delay in updating, and thank you to everyone for your continued interest in my old Parker.