Graded Lifter Needs Restored
Hello folks, I am new to the forum. I picked up an old Parker lifter with aspirations of restoring it back to its former glory. However, the more I look at it, the more I think it may not be a financially sound move. It sure has its share of issues.
What I do know; the barrels appear to be non matching, replaced firing pin, stock has been sanded/cut/destroyed as well as a ding in left barrel. On the plus side, the bores are excellent with good wall thickness and the lockup is crisp and on face.
I hate to ask such an ambiguous question, but what do you folks think a ballpark restoration might be on a gun such as this? Just a ballpark, no need to get carried away. Or maybe advise me that this gun is just better as a wall hanger and leave it alone. I believe it is a D grade 10 gauge.
Thank you in advance for any suggestions, horror stories, or warnings in regard to restoring a very heavily abused Parker such as this one.
Cheers, Aron
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