Should I keep or not:
Hello, My first post on this wonderful forum. Long story short, I received this 1896 Parker GH, 1 1/2 frame, 12 gauge, 30" barrel today. I come to you with photos and I am requesting some advice. I really love this gun, but the very old crack in the upper wrist was not revealed to me before the purchase and I'm afraid the advice my father gave me many moons ago should apply here. He said. "Son, never buy a gun with a cracked stock". Well dang it, I purchased this classic to admire and shoot. I'm experienced with black powder loading and have collected antique brass shells for years. I have a stock pile of Goex FFg also. The bores are choked improved and improved modified and measure .040 and .048 wall thickness at the muzzle. I didn't steal this gun but gave a fair price of $725.00 plus shipping. Considering the added expense of a professional repair I'm leaning towards taking my departed fathers advice. I would not consider a refinish with the exception of a pro barrel re-blackening, the repair would need to be invisible. So in conclusion it boils down to how deep are my pockets and would I or my offspring ever recoup my investment. Please take a look at the photos and hit me with both barrels, Thank you, Bruce
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