[Southpaw]

Matt that sounds awesome that you actually knew the lady. Sounded like a neat person to know about. Not a lot of sporting women in that era or in general as a percentage of sporting population. I know nothing about her and of your relationship to her but in today's age of political correctness, incorrectness and atonement I'll bet she and that Parker could hold their own. Not too many pieces of shotgunning nostalgic Americana out there for women. I'll bet if presented right that some other wealthy sporting lady that appreciates old guns would covet that fowling piece in its present setup. Problem is how many women today that are into shooting even appreciate old guns. Great question and maybe worthy of another thread.

Anyway its yours now and do want you want or can with it. Guns are somewhat like temperamental cats, they are indifferent to ownership, you love em or hate em (its a two way street), if you get used to each other the relationship works out great; if not, then that cat just lays around tormenting you or it just sort of disappears to find a new steward.

Btw, I have photographic evidence that just like the crazy cat ladies we all know at the end of the street, there are bunch of crazy gun collectors. I mean how many guns or cats does a person need/want? For the record I own more guns than I can use but just like the cat lady, I'll fight you if try and take em from me and I am always on the lookout for a good mouser.