Is the stock on this VH 16 original?

[Copper John]

I was not aware that Parker ever made straight stocks? Can anyone verify if the stock of this VH is original?

http://www.gunsinternational.com/det...n_id=100368997

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by John Nagel

I was not aware that Parker ever made straight stocks? Can anyone verify if the stock of this VH is original?

http://www.gunsinternational.com/det...n_id=100368997

straight hand stocks are not rare, the recoil pad looks like an addition.

as for the stock - if we had the serial number we might find it in the book, more experienced eyes than mine might be able to spot replacement vs a refinished wood

[Dean Romig]

Although the butt treatment is not original to the gun, the stock looks quite original.

[B. Dudley]

Yes, that stock is original. Like others have said, the pad and spacer are obvious additions. The stock has been cut short at one time and those look to have brought it out to where the LOP was.
All Parker straight grip stocks will also have a long tang trigger guard. If you ever see one with a short tang, it is not original. They just flattened out the pistol grip guard.

Straight stocks are far less commonly found on hammerless guns than full pistol grip stocks.

[Bill Murphy]

If this gun has an original long tang trigger guard, this isn't a bad buy if no other issues appear.

[Copper John]

Shoot! It's sold I am so bummed!!

[Bruce Day]

The best course for a person interested in Parkers is to get at least the Muderlak Parker Old Reliable book and study that as a starter, find a mentor who knows, have an idea what you want , then move quickly should the right gun surface. Be quiet about it, there are people who lurk here, the usual numbers are maybe 30 members and 120 non forum member lurkers/lookers, and some of those will buy a gun out from under a person who brings attention to it.

[Copper John]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

The best course for a person interested in Parkers is to get at least the Muderlak Parker Old Reliable book and study that as a starter, find a mentor who knows, have an idea what you want , then move quickly should the right gun surface. Be quiet about it, there are people who lurk here, the usual numbers are maybe 30 members and 120 non forum member lurkers/lookers, and some of those will buy a gun out from under a person who brings attention to it.

I am hoping that isn't what happened here. I'm a relatively young Parker enthusiast (23) and I would have loved to get my hands on this as I love a straight grip for wingshooting.

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by John Nagel

I am hoping that isn't what happened here. I'm a relatively young Parker enthusiast (23) and I would have loved to get my hands on this as I love a straight grip for wingshooting.

The gun was brought to the attention to a group of people who would be the most interested in it. If you don't know much about Parkers you are wise to be cautious but on the other hand, he who hesitates.....There is a tuition cost in learning to collect Parker's, it comes in many forms, anyone who has been at it for awhile has a one that got away story. Bruce gave very sound advice.

[John Davis]

There's also "the one you got but wish you hadn't" story.