Making them look untouched

[Tom Flanigan]

Dean, I brought Turnbull up as an example of the few who can very competently restore Parkers to new condition. We all have our different perspectives and mine is to restore, when necessary, using a light touch so that the gun doesn't look new but instead reflects the age of the piece. Others like their guns to look like new and invest many dollars with restorers to get them to look that way. Either perspective is valid, it depends on what an individual wants.


However, I don't like to see guns with much original finish gratuitously restored. But that's just my opinion.

[Double Lab]

Brian Dudley took a GHE that had rough wood finish, heavily stained barrels but otherwise mechanically sound and as per my discussions with him made it look like a well cared for 1913 gun. He left the "patina" on the wood, properly blued the barrels and trigger guard with the receiver left in that silver condition that I find attractive. I personally do not believe in re case coloring/hardening. Great job Brian.