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Unread 02-23-2010, 12:22 AM   #1
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Ben has it right for sure. A fourth generation family gun is a rarity in itself and to me a priceless gun that should continue to be passed along. No amount of cash is worth relinquishing such a gun Just from the pictures you have posted here and on the link given, my guess is that the action screws haven't been touched, as they appear to be in correct registration. Some close up (in focus) pictures of action sides/face, water table, barrel flats/lug, forend iron, grip cap, checkering, wood to metal fit, triggers and guard, butt plate/cover, rib engraving and bead at muzzle end are always enjoyed on the forum and certainly help in further discussions. Are the barrel bores clean/shiny or can you see fouling and pitting and bulges and dents???

I agree with George. If it is shootable or can be made so, with some maintenance servicing, she could be working for the family for a few more generations.

A fourth generation gun yields a decent probability that Great-grandpa was the original owner, which would make it a family gun right from the start. Do you know?? If that were the case, that would be great and rare indeed.

As for value - its true value is not measured in money, rather in memories.

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Thank you for the helpful replies.

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Thank you for the helpful replies. Don't worry, there are no plans for me relinquishing this gun.

I will get the gun cleaned and oiled, get more family history (and hopefully some old hunting pictures as well), take a new set of pictures and reply back here.
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Post the serial # and the barrel length of your gun. Also I am suprised no one has suggested that you order up a letter on your gun. You just might find out if your great grand father was the original purchaser. I have some DH grade guns similiar to yours and I shoot them lots. Good luck with your new treasure.

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Patrick is right in suggesting you order a PGCA letter on the gun. Not only could it give information on the original purchaser, it could establish the lower grade stock as factory original. Many guns that were restocked by Parker Brothers were done in a lower grade to save the customer some money. Some few Parkers were even stocked in a lower grade at the time they were built.
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