Thank you all for your thoughts. I have had lots of dialog concerning this gun. Originally, I bought it as a project and it was sold to me as an 11 ga. The .754 bore supported the possibility that it was an 11 ga., but the letter confirmed it was a 12 ga. Also, the 12 ga. cartridge fit perfectly. After lengthy reading and research and input from other members of PGCA 2 years ago, I concluded it was one of many Parkers that didn't fit the normal .729 configuration. The one thing I knew for sure was that the Tiger Maple Stock had to go. It was in stark contrast to the walnut forend, and even though it fit well, it drove me crazy. I am at peace with the new walnut stock and will proceed to get the original uncheckered forend and the new stock checkered. The picture Drew sent is very similar to my gun, but mine is even bolder. It may be because it is Stub Twist.
I think I will take your advise and not do anything to the metal.
I can send a picture of the stock, but it is not on the gun. Bill, if you want a picture of just the stock, I can do that? Again thanks for all your comments.
Carl
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