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Too nice, as it is, to restore. You'll only hurt the value.
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06-25-2014, 06:18 AM
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I wouldn't touch it. That gun is in nice condition - too nice to spoil it with a restoration. Every scratch tells a story, most of which you'll never know. In time you'll add some of your own. If only these old guns could talk....
That is a lovely little Parker that is just beginning to get some patina and I for one, wouldn't interrupt that process. JMHO |
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06-25-2014, 08:06 AM
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Nope. Leave it as is and enjoy.
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06-25-2014, 08:25 AM
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Nice gun, the last thing I would do is restore it, just enjoy it .
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06-25-2014, 08:47 AM
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I would lean towards what some of the others are saying. That is to means as is since other than finish loss, there is nothing wrong with the gun. And you do have some original finish remaining on the frame, mostly on the top.
However, to play devil'a advocate, if you were to restore it, you have a great platform to do so since you are basically only talking about cosmetic restoration or freshening up. In regards to value. Given what VHE 20s are currently selling for in that condition, I would not think you would be able to get a ton more out of the gun when restored when you factor in price of gun plus restoration cost.
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06-25-2014, 09:18 AM
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I mostly collect Winchester Model 12, 42, 70 and am a diehard all original kind of guy. I've always wanted a Parker 20 ga with open chokes. I am fortunate enough to know the Bachelder's personally and grew up going into the shop with my Dad. I've seen first hand what Brad can do with a Parker, give it a new lease on life and truly "restore" it to it's original glory. I wouldn't be making any money off the restoration but would likely break even if I was in a bind and had to sell. If I use it for 20-30 years, will it "need" a restoration? I don't know.
On the other hand I could leave it alone, have less into it and enjoy it just as much. This is my dilemma, I appreciate the opinions and comments. Marc |
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06-25-2014, 05:56 PM
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I have gone through the M12 phase but would still like a nice M42 solid rib skeet gun and I collect Pre 64 M70's so I ask you if this was a Winchester within your collector realm would you refinish it?
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06-25-2014, 06:07 PM
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In answer to Rich's anecdote about Winchesters, I could not send a field used Model 42 solid rib skeet to the refinishers. I just bought a field used solid rib Skeet Grade 42 for $2100, a great price. Refinished for about $1000, it would probably be worth about $2800 or $3000, not a bad deal. However, if the refinish didn't come out perfectly, it would be back to $2100. Conversely, in seven years, the original gun would probably be worth more than the refinished gun. I will defer to Rich's opinion of my figures. I could go either way on the gun in question. However, an unmolested VHE 20, even in field used condition, is a rare bird.
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