Modified Parker for sporting clays?

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Miller triggers are mechanical and probably the best vintage single triggers!

Any modifications to a Parker will normally detract from value. A Simmons vent rib may be great for targets but is a detraction from collect-ability. If the gun is been restocked by a master the value should not be reduced. By a master restocker I mean that a Parker expert need to remove the trigger guard to inspect for the Parker-stamped serial number. If anyone can tell it is a restock by simple observation then the value is definitely reduced!

As a target gun the a quality restock of new wood, vent rib, and Miller trigger will serve you well. I would not however pay extra for any of those features. At best the price should be the same (but probably less than) the original gun.

The above advice stated, if there is DOCUMENTED provenance that this Parker was owned and used by a famous trap shooter then the modifications WITH the provenance should make the gun more valuable that if it were in the original configuration.

For what it's worth,
Makr