New member with an old Parker

Jeff Mayhew · 07-06-2011, 09:59 PM

Thanks Richard! Yes, I believe there is a tendency for weapons used in security applications to be heavy on "handling wear" but light on "shooting wear." I have a Colt Thompson 1921 that was in the Massachusetts prison system from the 1930s until a few years ago, and it's in a similar state: worn stocks and finish, but barrel and internals virtually unused. The purist collector goes for condition, but I like guns with a bit of character and history to them, particularly if they are shootable.

Bill Murphy · 07-22-2011, 07:12 PM

I have a couple of Parkers that I would be glad to trade for a 1921 Colt Thompson. I have never owned one but I would like to.

Jeff Mayhew · 07-23-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I have a couple of Parkers that I would be glad to trade for a 1921 Colt Thompson. I have never owned one but I would like to.

Sounds like blasphemy on this forum! But they are a hoot to shoot. We went out yesterday, in fact.

Blind Dog · 07-23-2011, 08:04 PM

Jeff, Those are wonderful old guns with a heck of a record, but you have to be up to date for the varments around here.