Darrell, for what it's worth...I inherited yrs ago my grandfathers 16 ga Parker. My dad hunted with it. I grew up hunting with it. By the time I inherited it, the stock was split and at the head it was oil soaked. The wood was punky. I made the decision to get it fully restored about 13 yrs ago. I took it out to larry DelGrego and dropped it off. He called a yr later and said it was done. All new wood, new case colors, barrels reblued. Cost me then $3,000. I've never regretted it. This gun has so many fine memories, I just had to restore it for my continued use and to pass it on to one of my grandsons. I've never regretted my decision to restore it. And use it to this day.
If your gun is a family heirloom and you want to preserve it whether for show or use, then consider restoring it. I did and $3k was no small amount 13 yrs ago but I've never looked back. Everytime I pick it up, it speaks to me. Best of luck. Oh, and Brian is
the best.
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