Pics of my first Parker

[82nd Trooper]

Parker Nation,

Received my GH last week. According to the Parker Gun Markings and Serialization book everything appears as it left the factory except the recoil pad. I have sent in my request for the Parker Letter. I currently have it completely disassembled and all the numbers match except it was missing the safety jacket/lever and pin. However Larry Del Grego has those safety parts heading my way.

I know you do not have the gun in hand but do the pictures represent the original type of finish for the metal and wood? If so would it best to leave it as original except for a thorough cleaning? What methods would be used to clean or enhance the shotgun without care to originality? Any ballpark year for the make/style of recoil pad?

Thank you in advanced.

Best Regards,

Scott