PARKER RESTORATIONS

[Big D]

Does anyone know what a new Parker looks like? I think not. We may know what an untouched, "new" gun looks like after being stored for 70-100 years, but does anyone really know what it looked like when it came out of the factory? Perhaps the colors have faded a bit, or the wood finish is less shiny, etc.

[George Lander]

Originally Posted by John Dallas

Does anyone know what a new Parker looks like? I think not. We may know what an untouched, "new" gun looks like after being stored for 70-100 years, but does anyone really know what it looked like when it came out of the factory? Perhaps the colors have faded a bit, or the wood finish is less shiny, etc.

Many years ago a fellow walked into a gun show where I was set up. He carried a cardboard box marked Parker Bros. Meridan, Connecticut. Inside was a 16 gauge VH Grade wrapped in brown paper. He told me that his father had bought the gun before WWII for home protection and to his knowledge it had never been fired. From all indications what he said was true. I bought it for, I believe $150. I wish I still had it! The case colors and barrel bluing were perfect. It even still had the hang tag.

Best Regards, George