Hello to everyone! This is my first post, and I am glad I found this site! First off, this is my second Parker shotgun. I will admit that I do not have a ton of money, and my first Parker is a Trojan 12 gauge made in 1914 I believe and it is a well worn work horse, nothing pretty.
As for my second, I picked this up for my son. It is far from correct, but I am wondering a few things. First does the serial number register anywhere and have any other background info? Secondly, I know that somebody really screwed this fine shotgun up with the rebluing and the chroming/nickleplating, but is it worth restoring? Mechanically it functions perfectly! (Sometime in the future)
Being a 20 gauge, I have heard that the chambers may be short, I will have to have it checked. I believe that this one was made in 1923.
Finally, did I do okay with price? I bought this and a 12 gauge Fox Sterlingworth for a combine total of $1200. The Fox is in decent shape and is quite functional.
I am sorry that I have so many questions, I am just excited to have gotten this Parker, and I want to get as much info on it as possible!
Thanks in advance!
Bryan Davis