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Vlad's Parker
Unread 09-08-2009, 07:41 PM   #8
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Good afternoon, Mr. Vladykin.
Thank you for your questions about local Parker repair men.
The two that come to mind are Dick Washburn and John Ray.
Dick lives right here in Duluth and John about 30 miles south of Duluth on Interstate 35.
Dick is a very good man to visit with about wood that needs to be repaired.
I am learning from him but your project looks to be out of my area of expertise.
John is an expert on wood and metal of Parkers. Having studied under Geroge Flame, John really knows his stuff.
John currently has the use of my barrel wall thickness gauge. The thickness of your Damascus barrels must be determined before shooting the gun.
John also has a stock duplicating machine and I suspect he has some Parker stocks already in stock. John doesn't do this as a business so I cannot be certain that he would take the project on. The trip to his house would still be worth your while just to learn more about Parkers.
The best man I know in this area for fixing any broken metal parts is Eric Meinzner in Solon Springs, WI.
Once you get eveything checked out, I certainly agree with the posting regarding RST Shells. They have the softest kicking and lowest pressure shells available. And the owners are very nice guys that come from Pennsylvania to hunt grouse with us each fall.
Please feel free to call me at 218-525-5528 or email me directly at
mike.koranda@gmail.com
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