It’s good to know you still have the old Parker Dee - It’s a treasure!





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I didn't realize this post is 13 years old. I guess my take on this gun is just leave it as found. Enjoy it along with the old pics, and the stories they tell. Together they're a piece of your family history. If you were planning on shooting and using this gun, I'd spend the money and restore it, but I don't think that's the case here. We have a couple of guys/members here that could make this gun look like it did when it went in the box to be shipped from the factory. Chris Dawe and Brian Dudley, both master craftsman. Although costly, it may be well worth it. A gun of this grade deserves to be put back in the field behind a good bird dog! Well, for what's it's worth, good luck with whatever you decide!

Chris, AZ

This thread started prior to my knowledge of the PGCA, but after reading it in it's entirety, I think it represents what the PGCA is about. Thank you to Ms. Durham and all the posters for this very interesting story.

I think that Dee is somewhat of a PGCA celebrity.
A pretty young lady with an interesting Parker inheritance story, told in a compelling manner.
What's not to love?

It most definitely is thank you

Thank you so very much!

I am forever grateful to this entire group. It is such an amazing collection of people, and I am blessed to be a part of it.

Hi Chris! Thank you for the insight and thoughts. I would LOVE nothing more than to restore it to its once prime but as you said that would be at a very nice price tag. Not in the cards for this old Parker as of yet. I do agree that it would be pretty awesome to see it at its best and being shot once again…maybe one day. I appreciate you!

Dee, I somewhat restore alot of these old guns not to make them pretty, but more to make them usable. My preference is to use a gun that looks it's age, but well taken care of. I can't afford the pretty stuff myself, but they sure look nice when they get that face lift and new wood! I'm more of a purist, i like a gun that shows wear and tells many stories from the past. I think your gramps Parker will do the same if you listen hard enough. Honestly I can't see sinking alot of money into a gun if you're not going to use and enjoy it. Enjoy the ride and live vicariously through your grandfather's life and his days with the old Parker.

Chris, AZ

Hello Dee. I just read through this entire thread once again. You have seen that the Parker guys here are quality people, but I think you should know that you yourself are just that sort of person also. Your early posts were so endearing, and your willingness to share the story of this fine shotgun, your family, and your thoughts with us is testament to the way you were raised. You are young compared to the average age of most of the members here including myself, but you have wisdom beyond your years. We all appreciate that you found this site and help make this one of the premiere threads ever with over 96,123 views. I want to thank you for revisiting the site and saying hello. It's like hearing from a long missed family member. I pray that God will bless you and your family, and that someday the CHE will be passed down to one of your children. I feel sure that you have raised them to appreciate good things and fine people, and this thread will still be available for them to look back on to see just how much the old gun, and the fine
young woman you are, meant to all of us here.

I should ask, why would you want to “restore” this fine shotgun? Just keep it oiled or use Renaissance Wax, and ensure it’s not kept in a gun case or a leather case and periodically assess to ensure no rust develops.

It’s only original once, and a poor use of funds.

A nice family piece.

Are the names in the factory letter family names or do they mean anything to you?