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A special gun for special occasions that are controlled (good weather, a slip on stock sleeve, hard cased to the hunting site, etc.). There are tons of Trojans and VHs that will do if you want to shoot a Parker. Just my 2 cents.
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03-20-2018, 05:09 PM
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It appears that Collectors Firearms appraisal of your Parker's condition was about spot on. It is a very nice example of a 1920's - early 30's DHE.
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03-20-2018, 05:15 PM
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WOW!!! That is a special Parker. I have faced that same decision. Everyones situation is unique, but in my case I sold my guns like that and put some of the $$ in more shootable guns. I will never forget taking a high grade, AHE, small ga, 28ga, out of the safe one morning and finding some rust. I sold it and purchased an nice VH 28ga that I shoot regularly with no fear. JMHO
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03-20-2018, 05:16 PM
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Very nice Parker! It was 905 guns earlier than my 12 gauge DHE.
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03-20-2018, 08:36 PM
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Gorgeous gun. Wow. I'd get some IBIZ carnuba wax and wax the metal up good and shoot it.
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03-20-2018, 09:19 PM
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Yes, that is a beauty! It's okay to use it, just use it very carefully. Doves,targets, and maybe poultry shoots.
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03-20-2018, 09:37 PM
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I appreciate all the comments and advice. I did put gun oil on the metal surfaces after taking photos. It was dry in the photos. It shines like a new penny.
It was a gift from my mother-in-law. She had earlier given me and another son in law identical FN 98 Mauser's still packed in cosmoline. I cleaned mine up and still hunt with it. He pawned his within a month for $50. She then gave me the Parker. He never got one. It was her way of testing. I have two daughters with fine husbands, but they are not appreciative of the fine workmanship this firearm represents. I did give them both "test" rifles a while back and they still have them. I'm new to forums in general. Bear with me because I do not know all the rules and etiquette. |
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03-20-2018, 09:59 PM
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Scott - here is a good tutorial on PGCA Forum use and appropriate etiquette.
http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9841 Best, Dean .
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