Buying Question
 

I am looking at a Parker
Nice gun but it isnt now how it came out of the factory
If Delgreog says it is real is that as good as it gets?
Is a Letter From Delegrego all that I would need to prove the Parker legit?
If you would rather tell me in PM feel free to do that
Thanks...

If there are surviving records in the Parker books, then go to the serial number font here and see. Someone will check the Serialization book if you post the number. Then condition will determine a fair price. Post pics if you can. The knowledgable folks here will respond. Jim

yes - pictures if possible, the serial number may help if it is in the book

what is it about the gun that you know has been altered? cut barrels, restocked or refinished?

How about this
No matter what the Parker in the end is Delgrego The ultimate guru?
Would a letter from them make the gun correct no matter what the book says?
Again I understand this may be a sensitive issue respond in Private Message if you want

Holy cow, Im on the edge of my seat here. How does one authenticate a gun that does not match the book? There sure seems to be more than a few. Some say the gun isn't right ,Some say the book isn't always right. Sure can make a difference when buying or selling.

John, That comes with experience and looking at a LOT of Parkers.

Dave, you are absolutely right. Although, I have seen guns on this forum with matching numbers that do not calaborate with the book and the reviews are often mixed. This will at times put the buyer an\or seller in an uneasy spot as in a "defending her honor" kind of way , not to mention negotiating prices. Understandable is the fact that records are at times hazy and inconsistancies are ever present. As a layman I have dealt with Larry, respect his knowledge and his craft, and rely on him and his opinion whenever he will give me the opportunity.

Mark, I might be willing to give you a letter. You could even tell people my letter is actually a Delgrego letter. The point is that letters don't mean much in our World of computers and printers.

After reading this board a few weeks it appears the above statement regarding looking at a LOT of Parkers is the gospel. That, and arming yourself with as much information as possible. I have a serialization book, and I just ordered both volumes of The Parker Story from DGJ. They still have blemished sets for $195. My favorite tool is an inside dial caliper bore gauge with long legs that I picked up on eBay for $50. I can measure the length of the choke and the constriction pretty accurately. With those tools I feel I can at least walk away with a pretty comfortable feeling regarding the barrels, but fit, finish, checkering and the rest? While I don't wish I were older, I do wish I had more experience. I'm hopeful my soon to arrive copies of The Parker Story will shorten the learning curve on the rest of the details.

Mark--The gun wouldn't happen to be a GHE SKEET gun--would it? If so--there is plenty of conversation about it on Trapshooters.com.

Yes thats the gun
This all started many days ago
And whats on there is all over the place as you know
Not helping the seller or a buyer
Thats why I post here to try and get real information