Cost to fit a second set of barrels?
 

What would a fair price for a competent gunsmith to fit a 2nd set of barrels to a Parker? Would any #2 12 gauge barrels work or were their variations?

Would doing this even be worth it or should I just buy another Parker?

First you need to find a set that is even close enough to have fitted to your gun, this may take years. Having them fitted is not especially costly - probably $300 - $500 depending on what is req'd.

Another gun may be your best bet.






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That figures.. I Recently purchased my first Parker, a 12 gauge GH. I don't regret my purchase for a second, but.. 30" Damascus barrels choked full/full are less than ideal for the type of hunting I'm wanting to do with it.

Kirk, what is the frame size of your GH?





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sounds like a good waterfowl gun, what kind of hunting are you looking to do?

Parkers are great- but as the British say "horses for courses"

would you buy a Prius to do a job requiring a truck?


BUT - the good news is - now you can buy your second Parker - and look for one that fits the use.

I had been shopping around for a 12 gauge Parker reproduction choked IC/Mod when I was offered this GH at a good price. I honestly had considered possibly shortening and rechoking it, but after seeing it in person and receiving my PGCA research letter I decided that would be stupid considering it's still in its original configuration (Although restored)

There are still plenty of 0-frame and 1-frame Parkers out there in 20 and 16 gauge.






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The weight doesn't really bother me all that much, but I've always hunted with a heavier gun (12 gauge Ruger Red Label)

I guess I'll start keeping an eye out for something 26-28" choked IC/Mod. Maybe something a little less nice so I won't feel bad taking it through the thick cover.

For the price and durability, the Parker Repro is a good buy. The conventional wisdom is that ALL of them are steel shot capable as long as they are IC/Mod. My go to waterfowl gun is now a Repro Steel Shot Special with 28 inch IC/Mod barrels and single trigger (for gloves)