One of the first things I do looking at a possible purchase is measure the chokes. If they have been "opened" I walk away. They may be fine, but there is a good chance the work was not done well and patterns will suffer.
It's harder to buy a short fast open choked Parker than some other makers. Took me a long time to find a unaltered 26 inch I/C Mod gun. Collector aside pure cost vs result, Better to buy the right tool than make one.
William
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