As stated earlier, when restoration costs are added to acquisition cost you will exceed market value. You do it for the enjoyment of shooting and owning a Parker. If you think you will do a restoration to make a return, you might after a number of years have passed. And even then maybe not. Get a letter and see how close your Parker is to original. The closer it is to the letter the less I would restore. Do what it may need functionaly, but do not alter it from original. IMHO.
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