What makes a great Parker Collection in your mind?

[Harry Collins]

Ed Murderlak had "Benchmark Parkers." As I recall him telling me, these guns were those of the highest factory condition he owned. If a new gun came along it must be equal to or better to even consider. I know some of you have one or more of Ed's benchmark Parkers.

On another note I've found that the pistols, rifles, and shotguns I've amassed over the years hold little to no interest by the grandchildren. They are into semi-autos.

[Bill Murphy]

My collection would be much smaller if I sold lesser condition guns after finding a better one of the same grade and configuration. A "collection much smaller" is something I should be working on, but it is a rough ride.

[edgarspencer]

I think a "collection" implies that there is some relationship between all the pieces therein. Additionally, it suggests I have a plan, or at least know something. Hence, I prefer to think of myself as an "accumulator".

[mobirdhunter]

My wife tells me to dust in my library because the "stuff" in there has collected dust. I now know that I can correct her and tell her that the so-called stuff only "accumulated" the dust.

My guess is that I'll still have to dust in the library.

[PML]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I think a "collection" implies that there is some relationship between all the pieces therein. Additionally, it suggests I have a plan, or at least know something. Hence, I prefer to think of myself as an "accumulator".

That made me smile, well done Edgar!

PML