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Unread 06-11-2018, 06:46 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by Tom Flanigan View Post
I truly believe it does matter, even with a worn Trojan. The guns are no longer made and therefore taking another gun out of the remaining and shrinking pool of unmolested guns is a big mistake, in my opinion. I do believe that we are only caretakers. It sounds like a cliché, but it’s true. Much damage and bastardization has been done to many Parkers over the years. Our generation knows better, for the most part, and we should not contribute to the carnage.
There is a difference between monetary value and having an appreciation for antiquity. My thought was opening the chokes on lower grade worn shooters would not affect the former very much if at all since they are not of interest to collectors.
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