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Recently picked up this Parker 20 ga for a friends widow. I don’t know anything about Parkers this being my first. It is a beautiful gun with 28” barrels and tight and solid. It has nice wood BUT the stock is a Monte Carlo style.?! I don’t think it is original but a reputable shotgun mechanic in our area said it was not uncommon for Parker owners to send them back for customization.
Love the gun but I want to know more about it.
Thanks in advance for your help and valuable input.

The Monte Carlo looks like an addition. Still looks like a good honest gun

Agree with Mills; looks like a stock splice. Looks well done though!

Lawrence we have learned many times to "never say never" but the odds are probably approaching 99% that the Monte is not original. Post the serial number and we may be able to tell you a little more if it's in the book.

What looks like a splice is actually the grain. It is one solid piece of wood. But it is a restock that is not factory. There is nothing about the stock that suggest it may have been done at the factory.

The forend is original.

I agree with Brian. Clearly a restock rear, original front. looks like it would be a nice shooter!

Serial number 155009, thanks for the input.
If I put a proper stock on her would that help the value and shooting experience?

Unfortunately that one is not in the book but there are surviving records available. You should/could join the PGCA and get a research letter on your gun.

But the letter won't confirm that stock replacement. It wasn't done by Parker Bros. or Remington.





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True. Just for clarification it was not my intention to imply that it would.