I Have A Parker

[Lee Weiss]

Greeting Folks,

I have aquired a Parker and would like some feedback. I believe it is a DH from the web site info I have found. The gun belonged to my grandfather who passed away in 1961. My Dad believed he bought the gun new. The s/n is 139448 which would date the gun at 1906. The stock is not the original. According to my dad, a straight stock was put on the gun. I do not know if this would be a Parker aftermarket stock. Gramps was supposed to be a heck of a shot with that gun. My dad said he couldn't hit sh*t with that straight stock. The case is a little rough with the broken strap. The gun has been on many hunting trips and shows the wear and tear. The gun hasn't hunted since the 1970's.

So, is this a DH model? What kind of ball park value would this gun have? As in, should I make sure it is insured and is it time to buy a gun safe? Should I get an appraisal? Any other preservation pointers other than the obvious such as oil the metal. Specific wood preseveration or any other things "I should know". I have read some posts here on and off for a while. This is a very nice group and very passionate about there Parkers


Thanks in advance.

Lee Weiss