new to parker's

[Bindlestiff]

I would "guess" a full restoration would be $6000 plus. I see on Doug Turnbull's web site he estimates a full restoration of a VH at $3600 plus, so I would assume you couldn't get the additional engraving and a new stock for any less than $6000. And that may be very conservative.

If you are serious abut restoring it, I might suggest you contact him at www.turnbullmfg.com and send him these pictures and get his estimate. That would be a good start and you could get other estimates if you think it worth while.

As to what it would be worth after the restoration, I suspect less than the cost to restore it. How much less I don't know. Other here may have better advise or opinions on its value.

[johnmac]

Yeah.... That's what I was afraid of.... That's way too far out of my budget. Seems my choices are limited to passing it on. I just hope whoever ends up with it restores it rather than parting it out. I would love to see it restored....

Thanks again guys
John

[johnmac]

OK.....I've done my homework and got a few estimates from Parker Pro restorers, and it would not be fair to my family to spend a few grand restoring a shotgun.... I can already hear it..."DO YOU REALIZE HOW MANY DIAPERS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN!!!" .

It will go on GB in one or two days. I PRAY that someone with the intention of restoring it wins it. I wish I had the cash to do it, but there is no way!

When it goes up I'll post a link to the page...(If that is not against the rules of this forum???)

Happy holidays to everyone!
John

[johnmac]

OK here it is.....

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=206294229

Should i post this link anywhere else on the forum or what?

SOMEONE RESTORE THIS OLE BOY!!! I WANNA SEE IT SHINY!!!