Just an idea, but one Parker "restoration" I did was from a different set of plans. Rather than spending a ton of money on reblue, case color, wood refinish and recheckering, I selected a gun that did not require metal refinish or mechanical repair. I spent my entire "restoration" budget on a piece of English and a very professional restock. Now I have an outrageous Parker in good condition, but not so good that I can't abuse it in the field. My budget was probably less than a full Turnbull style restoration.
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