First Parker - First Questions :)

[Matt Buckley]

I don't think you would go wrong opening the chokes up on this gun if you purchased it for skeet. You certainly are not going to effect the value in my opinion on a gun like this that isn't original. You might be surprised how well it does in the field with more open chokes as well. It'll be curious to see if the chokes are anywhere close to the advertised IC/IC.

[Jim Collison]

Thanks for your comments guys.

We're all of the same mind on this one so I won't have any reservations about opening the chokes as necessary.

[stumpstalker]

Jim:

Welcome aboard. Do become a member of the Parker Gun Collectors Association and order a factory letter from our Research Chairman. It all adds to the enjoyment.

However, here's a minority opinion: Yes, the gun is your property, to do with as you wish, and it has already been altered. But if it were mine, I would not want to alter it further.

I do have two Parker guns, of my total of six, that are very similar to yours. They came to me altered, are more tightly choked than needed for the hunting I do, but they still get plenty of use on clay targets.

For me it is important to preserve as much originality, that is, their essential nature, as I can for as long as I own them.



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[Jim Collison]

Thanks for your input. I have joined the PGCA.

Dissenting opinions are also welcome and I can appreciate your perspective as a custodian of history.