1929 Parker VHE Restored by Brad Bachelder

[BRDHNTR]

Thanks Steve. I have great respect for those among us who collect and preserve Parkers in original condition. Except for a few Parkers that I have in original condition, the ones I shoot regularly are not completely original. I tend to think of myself more of a bird shooter than collector but what I have I take good care of and hopefully my grandsons will appreciate them when it's their turn to carry the Parker torch. For me, Parkers are the holy grail of American double guns. (no offense meant to you Fox, Lefever and LC Smith collectors)

[C.O.B.]

Here we go getting caught up in the refinished VS original debate again. The English have been sending guns back to the manufacturer be it H&H, Purdey, Mc Naughton or who ever and it doesn't seem to matter value wise. I see no harm in restoring a gun that has been well used/neglected. I have restocked several to fit me so I can use them. What's the point of having a nice gun if it doesn't fit and therefore can't be used?? I restocked (and made it a straight grip) a CHE 20 that had 4 inches of drop and was short to boot. I can now use it and enjoy it.

Allen your kids, grand kids and hopefully great grand kids will enjoy the new life you put into that gun.

[GH-16]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

Here we go getting caught up in the refinished VS original debate again. The English have been sending guns back to the manufacturer be it H&H, Purdey, Mc Naughton or who ever and it doesn't seem to matter value wise. I see no harm in restoring a gun that has been well used/neglected. I have restocked several to fit me so I can use them. What's the point of having a nice gun if it doesn't fit and therefore can't be used?? I restocked (and made it a straight grip) a CHE 20 that had 4 inches of drop and was short to boot. I can now use it and enjoy it.

Allen your kids, grand kids and hopefully great grand kids will enjoy the new life you put into that gun.

Well Said !!!