Vent hole

[Jawjadawg]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Unfortunately not all drilled weep holes are plugged - some are left open or poorly plugged. I think they are ugly and should never have been drilled. They eliminate originality on Parker Bros. guns and leave serious questions about a gun.

While I generally agree that refinishing is a detriment to value, my opinion of a Parker with a Remington code and weep hole is pretty good. I thought most Parker people would assume the presence of such would indicate a factory refinish job. While not "original", is it not the next best thing?

[paul stafford jr]

I have found weep holes in a few parker barrels in the short piece of rib behind the forend lug when reattaching the lug , the holes had been plugged with lead , and they seemed to still be original , but its hard to tell on hundred year old barrels. you guys wouldn't belive how badly some barrels are rusted under the ribs. I have seen others that look great

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by will evans

I thought most Parker people would assume the presence of such would indicate a factory refinish job. While not "original", is it not the next best thing?

Only if it can be proven that it is "factory" work... some kind of documentation would be necessary, IMHO.