John: I think all Parkers are collectable. Because a gun is used to shoot, the function for which it is designed, does not make it non-collectable in my mind. I think the responses show a value of x not XXX. It is a nice looking stock with a shorter than desired LOP. I have one where the solution, by a previous owner, was to add the extra length with a new pad like the pad on yours, only a lot thicker. It does look a little weird to me, but it achieved the LOP he wanted. A new stock fitted perfectly to you is a fine option for happy shooting. I would tuck the original away to retain the stock numbered to the gun for the benefit of the next custodian. That's my take on it.
Cheers,
Jack
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