Andy, If you are in Upstate New York, you are within 5 hours max of either Brian, or Delgrego, or even Turnbull.
All these people would be able to evaluate a Parker, and inform you of any issues with it.

I’ve purchased cars and had a pre-purchase inspection before taking delivery. I’m not sure how it works on a gun when you have a short window of time and these guys are all very busy. Do I call spur of the moment and ask them to evaluate it and pay them for their time? Anytime I’ve dealt with anybody who has knowledge of guns they are extremely busy but I consider it money well spent. I’ve bought a handful of Porsches and had dealerships do pre-purchase inspections and I’ve rejected a few before I took delivery based on issues. But in this case its different because I take delivery first and then have 72 hours to return it if I don’t like it.

Yup, that's the way it is, 72 hours. Except, of course, a purchase made at auction, which is not returnable if you believe the auction blurb. I have never read an entire auction blurb, so I can only assume that a gross misrepresentation is an exception, but I don't know that for a fact. Auction blurb goes to multiple pages. I have never tried to return and internet or auction purchase, been very lucky, I guess. I look real close at the pictures.

I don't think the Parker in question will get better when in hand. There are too many other nice guns available for this kind of money (ridiculous), I wouldn't consider buying this gun, even with a three day inspection.

Bill I bought my Parker Repro and of course it had a "no shooting" 3 day inspection. It looked fine and was as promised. However, when I got to shoot it a week later, it doubled, or wouldn't fire the second barrel. So I called the dealer and told them and they paid for the trigger repair rather than take the gun back. So there was some wiggle with them and I did appreciate that. I always wondered why there was a no firing period and that seems a bit disingenuous.

Because there are always the few who will indiscriminately stuff anything into the chambers and touch it off, sometimes to the detriment of the gun, we need to protect ourselves from those few.





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I guess I see that point Dean, thanks.

Andy, the Parker Serialization and Identification book is a good investment too. Very handy and plenty of photos to help you along.

Should be here this week : )