Beavertail forend

[Bill Murphy]

These two barrel 28 gauges are out there right now and are selling for thousands less than they were a few years ago. Go for it.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Marvin Kells

Now before I get lectured on opening up the chokes, I'm a shooter not a collector.

Anybody that has ever altered their Parkers from original have thought the same thing. And therein lies the problem.

[esetter - Gerry Addison]

A very pretty set. My 28Ga only has the 26" barrels with Q1 & Q2 chokes and I shot if for the first time Sunday at skeet. Ran a 25 with it first time out and I never broke a straight with my IC and Mod 28Ga. The Q1 & Q2 chokes really impressed me. I'm going to try it for grouse in Wisconsin next season.

[Reproman]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

Anybody that has ever altered their Parkers from original have thought the same thing. And therein lies the problem.

Problem? Maybe for my heirs. I ain't ever gone sell it!

[esetter - Gerry Addison]

I have made up my mind, no more unfired guns in my "collection". I'm only keeping guns I will shoot and enjoy. If that means opening up a choke to make it work for me, then so be it. I'll let my wife haggle with the new owner after I'm gone.

[Bill Murphy]

This choke opening is so expensive and the shipping and insurance is so ridiculous. I think I'll learn how to shoot a shotgun instead of going through all that punishment. No fuss, no muss.

[Reproman]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

This choke opening is so expensive and the shipping and insurance is so ridiculous. I think I'll learn how to shoot a shotgun instead of going through all that punishment. No fuss, no muss.

Harsh.

[Duckman]

Keeping unfired guns is like sacrificing virgins.

[esetter - Gerry Addison]

Never heard that one before, but I guess you are correct. Pretty good analogy. And I guess that is why I sell unfired guns and don't hold on to any virgins.

[Steve Kleist]

Marvin,
I agree with you 100% about opening chokes if needed. I am a shooter and not a collector. If I bought a gun solely for an investment shooting it would devalue it also. I feel that handicapping yourself afield is no worse than a little modification where needed.
When I finally punch out, all of my Parkers will be well worn with decades of wonderful provenance.
Steve Kleist Ely, MN