New member with an old Parker

[Jeff Mayhew]

Thanks Richard! Yes, I believe there is a tendency for weapons used in security applications to be heavy on "handling wear" but light on "shooting wear." I have a Colt Thompson 1921 that was in the Massachusetts prison system from the 1930s until a few years ago, and it's in a similar state: worn stocks and finish, but barrel and internals virtually unused. The purist collector goes for condition, but I like guns with a bit of character and history to them, particularly if they are shootable.