My First Parker SBT

[J. Scott Hanes]

Thanks for the comments, Brian. Have you ever seen a forend iron configuration like this one has? Does the stock work look familiar enough to guess who the maker was?

Any guess who did the case coloring? I can't imagine that it is original unless the past owner(s) took very good care of it. The blueing is excellent except for a thin patch on the left side of the chamber area. Also can't imagine that is original.

The grip is quite thin [I am used to a palm swell on my K-80] and difficult to control. I am thinking about adding a rubber wrap made for tennis racquets to take up some space. My dilemma is I don't want to get the adhesive on the wood and perhaps ruin the finish. Any suggestions? I thought I might put a few layers of plastic wrap on first before the sticky stuff goes on.

I really appreciate your expertise and comments on what you saw. Thanks again!

Scott Hanes