Richard:
Dispair not. The value in this gun resides in it being a part of your family. Not in it being a showroom perfect example of an original Parker VH. If you have pride in and fond memories of this gun, treasure it. Its value is great to you.
Otherwise, the major issues with this gun stem from its metal "restoration" which appears like many done in the '60s or '70s. It can be put back to "right" but that will take money. And why spend funds to erase any heirloom value it has?
Outside of the added pad, the stock isn't too bad.
Best course is to take it to a responsible double gunsmith and have it inspected for safety, especially the barrels. If it proves good to go, I'd simply shoot and enjoy it as-is.
And thanks for joining PGCA. You will learn much here. You already own a piece of Parker history.
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