Parker Model D vs G
 

Greetings, I am a new member and looking for a little advice. I will inheret this evening a Parker Model D or G, both 12 guage, and have to choose between the two. My 95 year old father is giving one to me and a brother and said choose whichever one each of us wants and if we can't decide, flip a coin. I have not seen either of these guns for 30 plus years and not sure of the condition. With little research, my guess is that the Model D is the better choice as the D is a grade above the G. Also the serial numbers seem to indicate the Model D was manufactured in 1900 vs 1929 for the Model G. I want to keep the gun as a gift from my father and hunt with it.

Any thoughts or suggestions regarding which gun to choose?

My point of view is, either one. A Parker from my dad would not ever be sold and value would be in the ownership of "his" Parker.

From a collector point of view, one who will sell, and all other things (condition and originality) being equal, than the D is the better choice. But, condition and originality can change that real fast. Enjoy it, use it and think of your dad when you pick it up.

Thank you, great advice. From what I know about Parker shotguns, I'll be honored to be an owner and a member of an exclusive club. I'll keep the gun for my life and pass it along to another family member but hopefully not until I'm 95. Each time I use it, my dad will be on my mind.

Robin's viewpoint is as sound as it gets and I agree completely.

I agree; it would be an honor to inherit and hunt with either. I'd guess that a 1929 G grade might be a very nice gun and have steel bbls vs the likely damascus on the D grade if that makes any difference.

I'd have to look the G grade over pretty hard. Later production date and steel barrels should make for a great shooter.

What an honor to own Dad's gun and a Parker at the same time! Jerry Andrews

I you plan to hunt with it I would want the one with best dimensions.