Thank you gentlemen all. I had been to the Smith site as I also own a LC Smith that I bought on GB. I have ordered a Big 45 Frontier pad. I had just watched a youtube video on that this morning. I watched with some suspicion as it looked like a simple steel wool scouring pad. But with your recommendation I'll give it a try. As soon as my new gun arrives, I'll take some good close-ups and post them here to let you all evaluate and suggest my next steps. Again, thanks to you all. And finally a few more pics from the ad:

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Do you have the serial number of this ?

83,XXX is all I have. I believe that makes it an 1895 gun?

Jeeze, the barrel and wood condition looks great! Yes, the frame finish looks to be the worst part. Looks to be a great gun overall.

Thanks, I hope so. Can't wait to get a good look in real life. I've no intention of shooting her, just admiring her every now and then and turning it into an heirloom to hand down to my son, to go along with the Smith and a Greener.

Some may disagree, but I would use Flitz and a soft cotton cloth to bring the receiver back. I do not believe it removes any of the engraving detail but it sure removes many stains on the metal. I like a D grade receiver with no case colors to be put in the white where all of the engraving is cleaned and prominent.

I just can't imagine why you wouldn't want to shoot it.... somebody else already has.

I saw on the Smith page where I can use some Romex wire cut to a fine point to etch out the dirt from the engraving. Looks tedious but would be woth it I'm sure. I have some flitz, I'll give that a try. I believe you are right, there are no case colors left.

I suppose if the opportunity presents itself, but I would need to get it checked out first and find some light loads for it.

Hi Cal - we don't wait for the opportunity to shoot a newly acquired Parker to present itself.... we make it happen - and happen often. :smiley7: