at least the forearm looks unmolested.

I hate to be mean but I can't help making a comment about the 3-lines-to-the-inch checkering on the stock cheeks. So I'll just say "interesting" :)!

I know, that was the funny part. Just trying to lighten the mood....seems like some of the forums I frequent have been running hot lately.

Never give up on a Parker. Two or three new floor
plate screws, a couple of cheek panels laminated over that great carving, lots of walnut dust mixed in with glue and checkering filled, recut forend checkering and two new pistol grip panels cut and finish the wood yourself and a nice five yard gun on the cheap.

I sold a favorite Remington Parker VH because someone got carried away and screwed the checkering and then went deeper so that the stock was flat on one side of the grip. When I next saw the gun the checkering had been filled and recut and one could not tell it had ever been anything other than factory.

I buy the same junk because it is a challenge.

That stock will never be right again. No point in throwing any labor or money at it.

Steve,Since the bore's are in good shape I believe your Parker is worth restoring,I've restored many guns that were far worst then yours. J.J.

Wow! You guys are a tough crowd. My goal is to have this as a hunting shotgun and I think I can achieve that goal without too much expense. I don't want a full restoration but rather a gun that is functional and safe. I know it will require at least a full disassembly, cleaning, lubing, at least one screw (Can be a replica screw), the barrel wedge (saw the original is broken) and reassembly. Now for the butt stock,it is numbered to the gun and has the Parker cap on the bottom of the pistol grip. I like idea of like wood panels on the side and to fill in the 3 lines per inch checking with walnut dust and epoxy. Then rechecking. And a new recoil pad. The butt stock I can do myself but I'll leave the rest to a Parker professional. As far as cheap, I only paid 50 bucks as is, so not a bad investment! Thanks to all for the gunsmith recommendations and comments. I really enjoyed them, especially the 3 lines per inch checkering. Steve

A Parker is a Parker. I would say be creative and build a shooter. None of us are as young as we used to be and any restoration work on us would be a waste, just ask our wives! But, this is a Parker and if you have good barrels and it's tight on face, hey, have fun seeing what you can do with it and send us some pictures of what it brings home for you.

What frame size is the gun? You can get a screw set (serviceable) on ebay for pretty cheap. Serviceable real Parker stocks come available now and again, as well. There is nothing quite like the feel of a Parker Brothers slim wristed stock in your shooting hand when it's time to shoot. Good luck!

Some guns are shooters. Lets look at the positives. Great bores, locks up tight, wood is solid the butt stock is not cracked through the wrist. Replace the wedge and screws and enjoy shooting it. If you really like the way it shoots for you start looking for a butt stock or since you seem to be familiar with wood work, take it on a summer project. For $50.00 I would have torn my pocket getting the money out.