Parker from 1911

[Greg Kitchens]

The round knob grip has some worn checkering, worn more on the left side than the right. The shield is in place in the lower stock, so I suspect the only stock modification was the addition of the Pachmayer pad....and of course the repair. Must have been SOME repairman gunsmith as he put some work into that one.
I'm going hunting for the weekend, so will not have time to add any more pics for several days.
I'm encouraged the bbls might be original. Would have loved to have seen this gun in its day. It was obviously loved and used with pride long before it became a neglected family piece...this is why I sometimes encourage others to sell their good guns to those who will APPRECIATE them, rather than pass them down to unworthy ancestors. Of course, I'm also personally hoping that my daughters and their yet-to-be-born children are worthy of inheriting some of my favorites. The daughters shoot and hunt with me now...one will be in the stand with me in the morning.

[D. Shane Burton]

I hope someone can find your gun in the book and give you more detail. If it's in the book, they'll be able to tell you the barrel length from the factory so you'll know if they're cut-down or not.

I agree with selling them to someone who'll appreciate them. Unappreciative heirs will just sell them anyway.

Shane

[Greg Kitchens]

Originally Posted by D. Shane Burton

I hope someone can find your gun in the book and give you more detail. If it's in the book, they'll be able to tell you the barrel length from the factory so you'll know if they're cut-down or not.

I agree with selling them to someone who'll appreciate them. Unappreciative heirs will just sell them anyway.

Shane

I was a deputy once and relieved a gentleman of a 1918 Colt that was completely original. He likely had it for personal protection for the drug deal he had recently made as I also put into evidence a quantity of marijuana and a "Crack cookie". I could not help to wonder just how long that 45 had been in his family.

[todd allen]

Originally Posted by Greg Kitchens

...this is why I sometimes encourage others to sell their good guns to those who will APPRECIATE them, rather than pass them down to unworthy ancestors. Of course, I'm also personally hoping that my daughters and their yet-to-be-born children are worthy of inheriting some of my favorites. The daughters shoot and hunt with me now...one will be in the stand with me in the morning.

From reading your post, I feel confident that you did a good job raising your daughters, and they will bless you with grandchildren that will make you proud.
Good luck with the Parker.