28 GA DT Repro Heads Up
 

Just thought I would alert our members to this gun. Hope that is within the rules!
Bob Jurewicz

https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101194611

That's a real nice one! Has been bone color cased from the pics. Nice touch. SXS Ohio

So, would those of you who know the Reproductions say that is a fair price? I ask only because I located one with a straight grip and two triggers and am interested in purchasing it.

I don't think it's far off considering the condition. All things considered I'd rather have the straight grip gun. I have owned several reproductions in 28 and they are a dream to carry and shoot.

They have had that gun for quite some time. I don't understand why someone would go to the trouble of re heat treating, and not refinish the wood , or muller the borders.

2 triggers and straight grip for five grand is fair. If the barrels are 28", it is a steal. Why wouldn't Tony mention bone hardening if it were done? Are we sure?

It sure looks like a Bachelder color case hardening job to me... Oh, and by the way - If it had a straight grip it might be on its way to my FFL guy right now.





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Looks like Skeuse colors to me. But what do I know?

-Victor

It has been re-colored by bone charcoal method.

To me, wood appears to have been stained and refinished. I don’t see the shine of the typical piano finish. I doubt Brad did the work. He would have definitely done the boarder.

In regards to the stock finish, I believe it is original, but it may have been rubbed down to take the gloss out of it. My opinion.

I think you are probably right. The photo of the SSBP shows a lot of shine on the stock.

Photos are great when you can’t get hands on. I spent a half hour with it and am Certain that’s the original finish, but agree, it’s been softened a bit.

You went to Tony's?





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Because Lou runs the store end, Tony is in the factory 99% of the time, and they have a bank of kids with laptops writing the descriptions. Am I sure? Uh, yeah.

It’s only 15 miles, why wouldn’t I?

It’s a nice gun because of the DT, and the case colors are easier on the eyes than a stain faux finish, but I’m pretty sure it’s a consignment and that’s a lot of $ for what it is, once in hand.

Parker Reproductions, when purchased new, were available with different finishes. One of these finishes was available as a custom applied oil finish. The 1st pic below is a portion of Stuart Williams' interview with Jack Skeuse taken from the All Albumns section on this site. (see lower left hand column for this specific discussion. Sorry, I do not have a pic of a Repro with this finish applied coming directly from the custom shop).

The 2nd pic is a factory finish on a NIB SCC with an infrequently encountered satin finish.

The 3rd pic is a factory finish with the more commonly encountered high-gloss finish found on most Parker Reproductions.