16 gauge 1 1/2 frame 32”, coming back to life

[Mike Franzen]

This is an incredible work. A BH Special!!

[Brian H]

Another upgrade Journey comes to an end. Quite a nice finished product I think. So much time, debating on what to do with Chris D, Christian Lemieux and Paul Dubois. Why did I do it, a rough and beat gun…….it had great bones! 16 ga, 32”, 1 1/2 frame…..a sucker for something special “I AM”. I think of it as if it were a highly graded original gun, say B or better I could never buy such a gun! The price and competition to acquire such a thing is overwhelming today. I now have a one of a kind, original no, but as special as any rare and unique Parker to me. The added benefit is the friendship and brotherhood I have established with these 3 fine craftsmen. I am a lucky man.

Original plan was American walnut, drop points for a little flair, keep it simple with a butplate and a simple engraving pattern to showcase it being a Parker. That went into some more exciting checkering, full coverage engraving and an added 12 ga barrel set.

I hope you enjoy the pictures of the finished product. A big thank you to Chris, Chris and Paul.

All the best friends.

[Brian H]

I thought this would be fun to post, how does this all happen? Here is a series of pictures back and forth on the engraving with Paul and I.

I always get asked what does it take to do these upgrades…..patience is the most important thing…….2-4 years……and NEVER call and ask about the progress!

[mobirdhunter]

What a beautiful gun.

[B. Dudley]

Everything looks great! The engraving a very tasteful and not too much of a departure from the old style.

[Dean Romig]

Love the 'flame' on the right side of the stock!!





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[Phil C]

One word….BEAUTIFUL

[Keavin Nelson]

Wow, beautiful gun Brian!

[Mark Forabosco]

congrats--the gun looks stunning-- I had a gunsmith last year take apart my VH16 Parker-said he new what he was doing---in the end the gun was left in pieces 6 months later --thankfully Chris Dawe brought it back to life
---he is one of the best!