Got Wood?
 

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Nope.:bowdown:

Bruce, Are those all factory original stocks? Do you know the grade of gun each stock is on? Would make a nice reference as to the type wood parker used on different grades.:cool:

yes, all original Parker stocks
1-5 A
6 $200 grade
7,8 C
9,10 D
11 GHE 20ga 32".

All except the G ( black walnut) are Circassian. The C has particularly nice wood for its grade.

Here is B wood:

GH butt stock
 

Here's a GH stock cleaned up by Mr. Washburn at the time Dr. Gaddy refurbished the barrels, receiver and metal.

Mr Washburn is an accomplished craftsman, although now in his 80's and not taking on new work. Here is his personal Trojan done by him, apparently for the enjoyment of work.

Washburn Trojan

I don't know if repro.s count on this thread but I like this one...

Nice wood, Dave. Isn't that the repro you had restocked with black?

The repro is not restocked but I did strip off the poly-whatever finish and refinished it with oil (restocking might have been easier -haha). It could be mistaken for black, it has a different look than most.

Very nice. You have made an attractive gun even nicer.

A little more CHE/DHE/GHE wood

Some AHE wood
 

Wood from an AHE.

Grade A No. 1 Special
 

A1 Wood.....

Parker AHE 20 from the 1920s
 

Has an extension with the original SSBP on it that I am going to do something with soon.

A DHE 20:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19...2/P1080681.jpg

Let's do it all again.

This is an interesting primer on walnut:

http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/g...rotches-31039/

primer on walnut
 

Great link and well worth everyone's attention.Thanks.

A BH 28, GHE 20, CHE 16, CHE 20 & DHe 12

CHE 16, CHE 20, DHE 12, VHE 28

One more a BH 28

Simply wonderful. I never get tired of looking at high grade wood and woodwork.Sorta renews your faith in the ability of man to make something beautiful that endures and transcends changes in fashion and design.

Although not a Parker, still is a nice piece of tree. A Holland & Holland 20 bore.

Richard ,They are all beautiful ,but the BH 28 has Wonderful Wood on her ! Russ