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Hi Ray!
Please know I'm a shooter - and sometimes collector, so others may have a different perspective, which I'm certain they will share. If it were my Parker, where the stock is already broken - I'd have it repaired properly. In other words - you can "band-aid" it so it might be safe to shoot, but "band-aids" (read: poor repairs) are just ugly, in my view. As well, I think a Parker deserves the "best of what we can offer them" - and the old gal sure doesn't want to be an ugly old gal with an improper repair... So - I'd have it done right. Would the stock ultimately be "refinished"? You bet - but again, it's already damaged (to a non-shooting condition). So, I'd have it done right and enjoy shooting it - and be able to display it with pride. I say all that given my own personal perspective as to what I'd be inclined to do - but ultimately the decision is yours, of course. Best to you, John |
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Ray, I agree with Mr. Dunkle whole heartedly...
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Thanks Dave!!!
Yea, my Doctor told me "today is a good day for you John - your meds are working.."... ![]() Quote:
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Sorry John..I just could't resist...
![]() Anyway Plan B for Ray is Stock Fixers I have heard very good things about these guys.... stocks@ruralfree.net Or Plan C The Stock Doctor..Dennis Smith He has done some very good work fo me....thestockdr@riflemag.com
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Well - next time - just resist that urge...
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Best to you Dave!! John |
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Ray, I can highly recommend Dennis Smith the "Stock Doctor" he has over 40 years in the stock business and repairing broken stocks, checkering, and refinishing is what he does. Not to mention re-stocking. His work is excellent! I would give this project some careful thought if I wanted to shoot this gun and the dimensions weren't right for me with the broken stock I would lean towards building a new stock to fit me and retain the orginal for resale.
Good luck! Enjoy the journey! |
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Contact David Trevallion in Maine, one of the very best at this kind of repair in the business.
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So I guess no one thinks fixing it will hurt value. My thoughts too. Thank you all for such prompt replies.
I think I'll try to have it fixed without refinish. If it good ok, I'll leave it alone. Otherwise I'll have it refinished. I will contact the referrals. Thank you all again! Ray |
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