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Not at all Parker-ish, nor very Repro-ish, but without a doubt one of the most uniquely figured stocks you'll probably ever encounter is this Po' Man's Parker--a 28-ga. DHE 2-bbl. set, 26" Q1/Q2 and 28" M/F, DT, PG, SPL with a set of 28/.410 Chambermates. An old wood miser I know termed it a variation of Quilted Claro. Still pics of this particular piece of wood does not do it justice, only by viewing it in person are you able to appreciate how the figure changes. Top-to-bottom and head-to-toe, the appearance of this stock is constantly changing under varying light conditions and viewing angles--the dark areas change to light and the light areas change to dark, kind of like vertical fiddleback, but with a checkerboard effect instead.

Unique and beautiful wood there Wild Skies!

It's beautiful and bizzare

thats one fine stockthere..never seen one like it..very beautiful... charlie

Thank you folks for showing some outstanding Parkers, notice I said "Parkers" because I believe they are, just a variation like Parker Brothers, Remington Parkers and Parker Reproductions guns. Some people have had Parker repros charcoal case colored and the heavy original finish stripped off to a hand rubbed lacquer and oil and the result is outstanding. So many Repros had outstanding wood and some have been expertly restocked with even better wood.

We have had Repros on the racks with original guns at exhibitions and its hard to tell the difference, I have to look closely. They are outstanding guns and if a person wants an 28ga, he would do well to look for a Repro.

And Greg, thanks particularly for showing the quilted claro stocked gun. I've not seen that wood variation before. Just great and I hope to see it in person.

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Look at the unbelievably perfect grain in the wrist. Heck I could bend that stock into a pretzel on my rig. :duck:

Chuck and all, that is probably my all time favorite piece of wood on any Repro - bar none!

I really appreciate your comments, Bruce. Many folks consider these red headed step children but they are what I could afford and I am certainly pleased with mine.
Here are some close ups of the recievers of my three showing Brad's work. My favorite is the 12 ga and it was Brad's as well. They are shown in oder, 12, 20, 28. He also re-cut the checkering and mullered the borders. Before I get comments, I can live with the screw allignment. They shoot just fine.
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Thought I'd resurrect this thread in an effort to encourage other Parker Reproduction owners to show us their gun's wood that we haven't yet seen in this thread previously . . . let's see 'em, please!

Here's an SCC with a 14 3/4" LOP:

Disappointed we have not had more response!
All mine are already here. And, yes, Bill M, that one with a red pad is a 20 GA Repro with 26" Ic/Mod and 14 3/4" LOP.
Bob J

Ok, I'll play

Although it lacks the museum quality of some of the Reproductions..here is my 16ga in natural light.

Has that beautiful red tone to it & pictures do not do it justice as it’s just gorgeous in hand and has that wonderful feel which is so hard to put into words.

The forearm has a particularly attractive marbling to it, but again..difficult to capture in photo.

I think this pc exemplifies the importance of face to face interaction because although it appears to be somewhat subdued as compared to many others..the gun is very handsomely attractive. (second photo has reflections in it - not damage)

How about this Steel Shot Special's wood . . . flowing French walnut obviously chosen for its strength in layout. The beauty here is in its ability to withstand the punishment of heavy 3" 12-ga. loads.

. . . and then imagine yourself in a layout boat out on the bay of Green Bay when the northern flights of Bluebills, Cans and Whistlers come barreling through . . .

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Attached are 2 pics of my 28ga.

Ken

Formerly owned by myself and now in the hands of another family member is this 28-ga. DHE, 26", IC/M, PG, SPL with a SST. A somewhat unusual thing you may notice in this highly fiddlebacked piece of Claro walnut are a few red mineral lines running longitudinally through the length of the stock. (Tip:enlarge the pics to make them easier to see.)

Love that fiddleback. I have to say it is some of my favorite wood. Love the way it changes when you look at it from a different direction.

My Parker Reproduction 12 Steel Shot Special # 70 ordered from John Allen. I have to thank John for picking out a nice piece of wood. I would like to refinish the stock to obtain an oil finish and enhance the depth of the figure, but not sure whether it would affect the value. Jerry

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This is a 20 gauge GHE Remington era with 28" barrels.

Wow! That's a dandy Larry!

Looks like the serial number starts with 241...

That gun has great condition and fabulous wood!





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241 Serial number
 

Yes it does Dean. I think it's a 98-99% gun. Chuck is doing a letter that I hope to get in the next few days. I may drag it along to Las Vegas with me.

Very nice! You're a lucky guy!






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You need to put that one on the table at tha Annual Meeting for the People's Choice Award.





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I sure hope the wrist of that gun has some sort of reinforcement. With figure like that, it is to be like spaghetti.

I would think that crotch grain running straight up through the wrist would make it ultra-strong.
In my experience of splitting firewood these last forty years, crotch grain like that is as tough to split or break across the grain as American Elm is. JMHO





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Crotch grain like that is very soft. The actual grain of that piece of wood is going directly across the stock. Stocks figired like this that i have dealt with in the past have been able to flex the wrist back and forth when the butt is clamped in a vise.

Pieces like this are best used on drawbokt guns.

That is exactly the opposite of my experience.

I think that stock is beautiful and would be proud to own that gun. And I would never concern myself with it being weak in the wrist... Never.






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The number one rule of stock wood layout... straight grain in the wrist.

I'm reminded of the adage that if you can't say anything good, then don't say anything at all.

Folks, lets be honest here. That gun in that condition is never going to be shot a great deal and would only be fired with proper light loads. It is just one lovely little gun. I've never seen wood like that on a Parker before.

Allen
My mother harped that to us 5 bratty Irish kids until it was engrained in our memories. I actually thought it was the rule on this forum.
Some people don't notice they are not being kind and don't do it intentionally.

Nice thread
 

Greg
I had never looked at this thread until today. Very nice wood fellows.
The Repros are under appreciated. They were by me until my son needed a 28 to shoot.
Thanks for starting this thread.

Actually, I like to see differing opinions on subjects. How else can one learn the full scope of a discussion point. I did not see a derogatory comment but, rather, an informed opinion albeit contrary to that of most responders.

Darn nice looking piece of wood and a beautiful small bore Parker.

I wish that I had kept my Repro. The wood on it was very nice

What some interpret as 'not good or nice' surprises me. If one can't make a statement based on observation and experience, then what can we do other than just say "nice gun" over and over again.

Here's the wood on a 28-ga. Parker Repro DHE 2-bbl. set, 26" Q1/Q2, 28" M/F, DT, SG and BT forend that I once had considered purchasing -- then I sobered up. :cheers:

You actually passed on that gun Greg?





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Yep, in an effort to get this thread back on the rails, I'm showing what I passed up many moons ago as there's just too much for us to see and enjoy without it getting mucked up by a bunch of off-topic posts.