Reproductions???

Exactly. What does the VH have to do with a Reproduction?

Reproduction as in the stock? That’s what I assumed.

Probably, but in the Parker world, Reproduction is pretty universally understood as a gun made in Japan by Winchester. Perhaps ‘restocking’ might have been a better choice of terminology.

Further, if something is 'reproduced' it is made to look like the original or at least a reasonable facsimile.





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Cut the guy some slack

With all due respect to the OP, he asked and he deserves honest answers. I wish someone had pointed out the negative aspects of the first couple of Parkers I bought.....





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I hope they do lighten up on you, a new forum member. Your questions are legitimate.

Since it is a meaningful gun to you, a little money invested in the stock will make you much happier with a Parker that won't be so obviously restocked.

1. Have some qualified Parker stock man reshape the wood, especially take a saw to the too-long pistol grip and reshape the nose of the wood.

2. Have it checkered in the proper pattern for the grade.

3. Find a used stock shield and have it placed in the proper position.

4. Replace the pad with a period correct pad.

5. Have a correct finish applied to the stock and forend. Just as well recut that also if it needs it.

You'll be happy with it. The bluing can stay if you like since it will never be original. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the feedback.

Carl;

We seem to have our share of "curmudgeons" who post here.

Jay