Richard,
Please consider joining the PGCA. The PARKER PAGES magazine is worth the $40 per year. The real value is however in supporting this organization from which members will help you in your quest. One could loose hundreds or thousands in buying the wrong Parker. The experianced members will, if asked, guide one away from bad guns and often pass on leads for the real buys.
For example, presently, a PGCA friend is buying a gun that I had on my list. Learning that he wanted the gun I backed off. He wanted it a little more than did I. He in turn will help me in the future. I have found this organization very, very helpful in all I do concerning Parkers.
PS: A #1 Frame 12 bore will weigh a little over 7 pounds and be a great upland and range gun. The 12 gauge is certainly the most affordable to shoot and reload for due to its popularity.
Respectfully,
Mark
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