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It certainly would be possible. But why not just get some pink or purple spray paint from the hardware store and paint it with that? All would be equally inappropriate on a Parker. |
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Bruce are you saying I shouldn't off spray painted mine. Well fiddle! and I got such a nice cammo pattern.
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03-12-2011, 07:08 AM
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Tony, there's nothing wrong with an honestly used Parker to have no case color remaining. A Parker Repro that has been used a lot will be about entirely silver and that's OK because it is a "shooter" and not a "safe queen".
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03-12-2011, 08:21 AM
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I'm so careful in the handling of my guns that if I collect a mark/blemish that cannot be TOTALLY rectified I'll get rid of it.
I find that perhaps the most satisfying aspect of shooting is the pride in ownership of quality guns in pristine condition. An exciting option when considering my first Parker is the availability of unfired /new condition guns. However, the idea of buying a (not inexpensive) gun only to wait for it's appearance to deteriorate with relatively moderate (?) use is taking some getting use to! This is the very reason that I've avoided case coloured guns in the past. But, I want to spread my wings and make an exception for a Parker Reproduction. A lot of the guns I've found photos for, on the net, look untidy at best with half worn case colours. Fullcoverage or nothing at all seems best to me. That's why I initially spoke of removing all worn colours once wear became apparent. I suppose if I'm willing to take the plunge on these beauties then I should consider getting with "the look" and settling for that all over silver gleam. I apologize to those who considered my mention of rust blueing as Blasphemous. ( I"ll Keep that one to myself in future  )
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03-12-2011, 08:43 AM
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Tony, While guns with 100% case colors are beautiful to look at and in the collectors world are very sought after I think guns with worn colors or no colors are a sign of use,enjoyment and most of all memories.....
I regularly shoot a Parker Repro 28 gauge gun and I can't wait for the colors to fade..... Remember a gun with fading colors is not a sign of misuse.
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"Much care is bestowed to make it what the Sportsman needs-a good gun"-Charles Parker |
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03-12-2011, 08:44 AM
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folks like Doug Turnbull can redo the case color once its worn to the point it bothers you- certainly more appropriate than bluing if you care about how it looks
you can also help preserve the color with lacquer so that it does not wear as quickly -http://www.csmcspecials.com/Case_Color_Lacquer_p/f0050.htm
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"If there is a heaven it must have thinning aspen gold, and flighting woodcock, and a bird dog" GBE |
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I think it was Oscar Gaddy who recommended a Behrens spray lacquer to protect case colors. I don't know the name of the particular product. To answer Tony's question, those colors start to come off at the first round of skeet if I'm doing the carrying.
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03-12-2011, 09:35 AM
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"I apologize to those who considered my mention of rust blueing as Blasphemous"
You are right there... nothing is worse then seeing a blued receiver on a Parker (Repo or not) if you want new case colors send it to Turnbull and as mentioned spraying as Bill said with Behrens spray lacquer will help keep the wear down. Eric |
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