Hello all,
I'm excited to have just picked up my first Parker and to have joined this group. I've already learned a lot through reading here, and am looking forward to learning much more about these great guns.
If my research thus far is accurate, I have a 12 ga that I believe to be a VH grade manufactured in 1901.
It is certainly not a collectors piece as the stock is not original (and unfortunately is not close to matching the forearm either) and the case coloring is entirely gone. However, the serial numbers all match (104364), lockup is tight, and it is absent of any rust or pitting. I suspect it will prove to be a good shooter.
I am hopeful that someone may be able to assist with a few questions:
- Is there record of how the gun was originally choked?
- Is there any chance the butt plate is original (I suspect unlikely)?
- The current stock does not have a cap on the pistol grip. Did it originally?
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First Parker - First Questions :)
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