Unless a scratched receiver is professionally restored, it will be visible to an experienced collector. With one exception, I have left Parker scratches alone. The exception was done at great expense by the best restorers in the business. I'm glad I had it done, but it was not cost efficient. It was done for my pleasure only. Hiding a few hammer marks in a 12 gauge VH floorplate resulted in the entire restoration of a $225 gun at a cost up in five (sorry, four) figures. I am in the middle of restoring another 12 gauge VH now, a gun that will cost me "well up" into five (sorry, four) figures before it is done. I just can't resist a Parker that is down and out.
Last edited by Bill Murphy; 05-04-2010 at 08:30 AM..
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