Restock
 

Question. I have seen many posts on restoration projects to include a restock. I understand that the higher the grade of gun a restock may make economic sense but to what degree does grade have in the decision to restock a gun? Do you need to get above a DH grade in a Parker, or say an A grade in a fox to make it economic sense to restock???

Gauge of the gun would make a major difference in the value.

I feel like it’s more of a personal decision than a financial one. Lots of things to consider to yourself if it was/is “worth it”.

As Brian said gauge has a lot to do with it, also the general configuration of the gun: I wouldn't think twice about restocking a smallbore gun with 30 or 32" barrels if the existing stock was extensively damaged or had such severe dimensions that I couldn't shoot it. In those cases I think restocking the lower grades with appropriate "plain Jane" wood is a sound investment.

I restocked a D grade 10 gauge and it was one of the best Parker decisions I ever made. It now fits me perfectly and looks like a beauty. Ducks and geese are in big trouble. (Hopefully on Saturday morning!) I even won some "bling" with it down at the Southern.

That said, if you want "economic sense," buy the gold miners. I like Barrick Mining Corporation and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF.

-Victor

I think that the amount of detail to a re-stocking would be a consideration. If you were looking for an exact duplication of the checkering pattern, wood type/grain pattern, quality of the work performed, in addition to the aforementioned suggestions, would be taken into account. You wouldn't want an AAHE grade 16 gauge (my favorite gauge just for suggestion) Parker re-stocked with Trojan grade wood by an inexperienced stocker. You would not want to re-stock a 12 gauge Boito with exhibition walnut fitted and checkered by some of the outstanding craftsman on our site.

Restocking a gun is frankly a personal decion. If it's your gun do what you want with it if it makes you happy.