Wendy,
The majority of my 17 Parkers are "ten footers". They look good from ten feet. The screws have been buggered, stocks broken and repaired or replaced, mismatched serial numbers (a composit of two wrecks), and some family guns that I spent too much money on having put back into serviceable condition, yet I shoot them all and they bring me much joy. Please don't be discouraged.
Are you a hunter/shooter? If so, a nice little 0 framed 16 or 20 gauge will feel wonderful on the shoulder and a delight to shoot. I have a 28 gauge on an 0 frame that is quickly becoming my old age gun.
Kindest, Harry
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