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Unread 11-16-2023, 06:36 AM   #1
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In my experience, a 95+% original condition Parker is always going to command a much higher price than a refurbished/refinished Parker of like grade no matter who did the work. And seldom will the cost of restoration increase the value of the gun by a commensurate amount. Shooters, like me, don’t care so much about originality because they’re not looking to pay for originality in the first place.
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Originality is great but it's a shame for a gorgeous piece of wood to spend eternity hiding behind years of use, as far as case colors go these guns look great with a long white beard.
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