But by all means use a proper hollow-ground screwdriver to avoid damaging those screws. DO NOT use just any screwdriver that you would use for everyday homeowner stuff.

Ok. I have a much better idea what you are referring to now! How about cleaning these. I have some ren wax and hornsbys tung oil for preservation but have not yet applied them. I wanted to get some good info on how to perform a proper cleaning without stripping any of the character out of the metal. Any special tricks for the damascus barrell? This shotgun will not be used for anything other than a showpiece...for now anyway. :-)

ha ha ha! More special tools to buy! My wife will love that!!!

Matt, be very careful. Some cleaning products may dissolve the original shellac finish on the wood which would devalue the gun. Do you have an idea of its value? Yours is a very desirable and valuable Parker so take things very slowly.

Matt, Thank you for the photo's. What a great gun! Please do as others suggest. Go slowly and "Do no harm".....

WOW thats what dreams a made of. I like wonderlube 2000 on wood and clp breakfree on the metal with an old t shirt and a toothbrush but b careful do a little hidden spot just in case. ch

What a beauty! We should all inherit family guns like that,eh? Gorgeous piece of buttstock wood. You're a lucky guy Matt. Do as the guys say and don't do anything hasty.That gun is worth a very healthy amount of money.