Were the gun mine, I would have the pad replaced with an original Silvers (they are available) have the floorplate screws repaired and timed, a possibly, have the bolt locking lip replaced to move the lever further to the right. I consider these moves/repairs to be maintenance, not a restoration. A gun of this quality and scarcity deserves to look like a well maintained piece. Needless to say, the work should be done by one of our recognized Parker smiths.

#1 frame.
7lb 2 oz
Unstruct barrel weight 3/13

Bobby, with all the detailed advice, you don't need any from me.

Here's my old D 20/32 with its old Hy Gun pad:

To hell with your gun...nice pad!! :envy:
Now that pad has character, mine looks diseased.
Originality counts but I don't see any benefit to 100 year old schmootz.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psfac6b858.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psab6e844a.jpg

I used orange based cleaner on an old Fox pad years ago. Did a great job with only 1 application. Cleaned it up and the rubber seemed rejuvinated.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps03c39d01.jpg

I like how when looking down these long barrels there's a horizon and you can see the curvature of the earth.

Very cool!!:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I have been hunting for a DHE 20ga 32" gun for years-Y'all are killing me!!!
David

Hey BD, I lifted your picture from a recent post.
 

1910 CHE Bernard 16ga
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...pscb3e3e05.jpg


Same era DHE 20ga
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps025ec0ba.jpg

Anyone know old Hugh?