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Unread 02-24-2021, 09:02 AM   #1
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I have made my share of mistakes until I bought a wall thickness gauge, bore mic, and order a Parker letter or Fox factory card before taking my wallet out. Judging condition only comes from years of looking at guns and purchasing a couple of bench mark guns. I question collectors that say they have never lost money on a gun. The only way to accomplish that in my opinion is don't buy your first one LOL!
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I have made my share of mistakes until I bought a wall thickness gauge, bore mic, and order a Parker letter or Fox factory card before taking my wallet out. Judging condition only comes from years of looking at guns and purchasing a couple of bench mark guns. I question collectors that say they have never lost money on a gun. The only way to accomplish that in my opinion is don't buy your first one LOL!
Man, how I would love to be shown how to use these tools properly. I have a drop in choke gauge, chamber gauge and the gun measuring tool from Robert Louis I picked up used.
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I have never made a mistake acquiring a Parker. (So, Andy, I've got a couple to sell if you are interested.)


(OK, in case the humor was missed in that statement, I should mention that my middle name is "Mistake.")


(OK, to further my case, I have every double gun I ever purchased. So what does that make me? Again, middle name -- Mistake.)

But, I'm content with what's in my gun safes.
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Not a Parker mistake, but early on I would buy any double that was priced right. Gauge and configuration didn't matter neither did maker. Shot them all and sold them all. Got my money back from all but one. Even that one I only lost out on about $150. So, specialize in what you want to buy. Me, Parker and Lefever. I pass on Eurotrash!!
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The wisdom of Daryl Corona comes to mind here. You don't pay to much but you might pay it to soon. Meaning sooner or later you will realize the value of your past purchase.
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