My son thinks he will inherit it. I told him he has to get his own.

The tip looks a might bit better now thanks to Chris.

Bugger off

George, I thought you told me you didn't know how to do pictures. These are great. People forget to get 'before' pictures, not thinking there will be an 'after'.

I'm not sure I understand that Bill... Can you show a picture of a gun that shows what you describe?

I think something like this is a nice flow through the wrist for strength, the right side was a real surprise in that I didn't know it was there until the final shaping,the funky little circular grain behind the right grip area is very superficial when in hand the pattern/grain flow is almost identical the the left side... it's a personal project, Gh 2 frame .
A few more coats to go until the checkering start's...And yes I know ,I haven't got the sense of a turnip when it comes to a camera :eek:

No, not a sucker. Curator, guardian, protector, are words that come to mind. I fully appreciate you and those who were involved in bringing this piece back to life. This sentiment extends to all who look past the potential monetary quandary in order to preserve these old Parkers.

Dean, the picture Chris shows is what I meant. The wrist grain parallels the flow of the pistil grip, rather than crossing the grip. Much harder to break.

Chris Dawe does amazing things with wood! I didn't take before pics either but this is what came back from his shop.