New Old GH 16
 

This one here is believed to be substantially unfired, at least no rings of significance on the standing breech. Certainly vibrant case colors. Always interesting to consider whether restoration case color jobs match the case colors of the originals.

Sometimes folks don't know what the true colors should be on barrels, frame and trigger guard.

Sometimes guns are passed off as new, unfired when they have been completely redone. I am no expert on Parkers or guns in general, but in Parkers what I look at is the barrel end broaching marks and any shell ring or primer corrosion marks on the frame standing breech. If those are filed out during restoration, the barrels end up being off face so that is one area the restorer can't hide or mess with. I'm sure the experts have other ways to tell.

I'm going with original finish "as new".

A wonderful benchmark Parker.

Well now I've got a GH 16 gauge damascus circa 1911 !

But this one is in about 10-20 times better condition then mine !

You know great case collors , blueing and finish are wonderfull .

But the thing I tend to notice most about these fine old pieces are the clean unmarred screw heads !

Probably because thats a rarity unto itself !

Please, someone call 911. Unfortunately, I can't remember the number. Bruce is my new best friend.

Looks righteous to me. I have a 12 GH that all but new and the colors are very similar, except for the common central blue case colors I have on the belly of mine.

Bruce: I am constantly amazed at the caliber (quality) of Parkers that find their way onto your posts. Its as if you have the keys to the Fort Knox of Parkerdom. You should do a coffee table book of Parker photos. TPS is nice, but a little to big and heavy to fill the role. Besides, most of the guns you post are not in TPS. Nice work, thanks.

Most are not mine, some are. We have a passion for Parkers and believe that posting these photos may create the same passion in others. Some choose to keep their guns hidden away, but we think this helps the collecting community. I always like to look at Parkers and think many others do too. We've talked about doing some printed thing....you are one of several who have mentioned it.