Grade 7 Pigeon Gun

[Dean Romig]

My goodness... I've never seen such a high grade Parker so neglected.

I'm glad you care about that gun... someone before you didn't.

It should be restored. It will be quite expensive but it should be restored.

Did I say it will be expensive? In any case, it should be restored.

If you have it restored properly it will be worth about 4X - 5X the price of restoration.

Except for the cut barrels it is a perfect candidate for restoration.

Where do you live Stephen? We can recommend experts in the field of restoring such a high grade Parker as yours.

[Stephen Lyons]

Well it was my great grandfathers, the weird thing is why he acquired such a nice gun, he loved hinting but still he was relatively poor and born a few years before the gun was made... O i wish someone would have asked him the story. How much is it really worth, 5,000?

P.S. I live in Florida, around the city of Port Orange or Daytona Beach if that is better know to you. Also what is the length supposed to be?

[Double Play]

Originally Posted by Stephen Lyons

Also what is the length supposed to be?

Steven,
I'm not sure you received an answer to your question. The serialization book lists this gun with 30" barrels and a straight grip stock. The barrels have been cut but the pistol grip stock looks original and is most likely an error in the book. A PGCA letter might show a factory replacement stock and perhaps the barrel trimming.

[Stephen Lyons]

I plan on joining today, and also sending the letter for the research letter. The full restoration will probably have to wait untill im out of collage, my dad doesnt take as much of interest in the gun. But did anyone know someone capable of doing the work around in florida?

[JLoew]

Stephen,

Congrats on the wise decision to become a PGCA member. I hope you will find that shooting and owning a Parker shotgun is one of the great joys in your life. I'm 32 and have been a PGCA member since I was in college as well. Now I'm on the board of directors!

Best of luck with your gun. I am sure you have gotten several offers to buy it by now. It is really a treat to see such a high grade gun with workmanship like the one you have. It is a treasure.

[Buddy Marson]

Steven, Take this from an old guy who has been down this road. Don't get hung up on having someone local (Florida?) to do the work required. Seek out the best craftsman for engraving, barrel work, metal work, and wood work. Send the gun to them. They deserve and earn what they charge for their high quality of work! You will always appreciate best quality of work long, long after you forgot what you paid to have it done.
All the best,
Buddy