Why am I attracted to old war horse Parkers?

[Woodcock survey]

in the early 70's i was cash poor but wanted a Parker in the worst way. Local auction house brochure had 6 VH 12's for sale. First went for 1200 and the last was painted with duck boat paint and probably used sea duck hunting in the salt. No bid's so i offered 100 and it was taken. Paint stripper and a stock refinish, checkering recut and i had my Parker. It has taken ducks, geese, crows, grouse ,woodcock and a fox. Great long range target gun and my go to gun to this day. It has marks on the barrels that I imagine are from leaning against a steel sink box and nothing will change my mind. I imagine it in the hands of a market hunter.