Originality and collectibility...

[todd allen]

A refinish on a fine English gun that has given 100 years or so of service, is not a shock, or unexpected. For whatever reason, the classic American gun market plays by different rules.
During the season, a Holland and Holland Royal is my every day "go to" upland gun. High grade Parkers are more of a special occasion gun.
Of course, special occasions happen!

[Bill Murphy]

I might have one or two Parkers that have been freshened up a bit.

[C grade]

Greg
I don't know if I qualify as a purist,but do not want any changes in the gun since it left the factory. I will consider a modified gun but will discount it depending on the mod. If the stock has been bent to modern demensions the discount would be minor but then the gun has probably been shot more and the loss in condition would be the main consideration. I have some guns with a lot of drop and just put a pad on them and shoot away. JMHO
David