Grade 7 Pigeon Gun

[10ga Hammer]

[Gill Frye]

Several months ago I looked at a BH that all the engraving was worn off, looked alot like yours. The only thing I could figure was somebody let the thing rust up and then tried to get it off by buffing or steel wool, such a shame to see.

[Stephen Lyons]

I don't mind taking my time, and appreciate the advice. I'm just worried about them not doing their restorations anymore. Maybe I could write them a letter or e-mail? And Ray i did join the PGCA and am just sending out a research letter too today.

[TARNATION !!!]

Originally Posted by Gill Frye

Several months ago I looked at a BH that all the engraving was worn off, ...

When I visited Brad's shop, he showed me a work in progress where very ornate engraving had been removed. Through a process, he revealed the pattern. An engraver was then able to meticulously chase every line. I saw the results "in the white". It was pretty spectacular. So....... almost anything can be fixed

[Bill Murphy]

Several years ago, a friend found an outrageously engraved SO Beretta that had been heavily used and neglected by a South American shooter. The engraving was filled with rust and appeared to be heavily pitted in places. He sent it to Rich Cole and it came back looking wonderful. Rich disassembled the gun and put it through a procedure that only he can tell us about. It was a chemical process and did not involve reengraving. It doesn't hurt to ask.

[Stephen Lyons]

i dont want to try that, sounds like it could go wrong. On a lesser gun i would look into so thank you very much, if i buy one ever ill make sure to get informed.

[Dean Romig]

My goodness... I've never seen such a high grade Parker so neglected.

I'm glad you care about that gun... someone before you didn't.

It should be restored. It will be quite expensive but it should be restored.

Did I say it will be expensive? In any case, it should be restored.

If you have it restored properly it will be worth about 4X - 5X the price of restoration.

Except for the cut barrels it is a perfect candidate for restoration.

Where do you live Stephen? We can recommend experts in the field of restoring such a high grade Parker as yours.

[Stephen Lyons]

Well it was my great grandfathers, the weird thing is why he acquired such a nice gun, he loved hinting but still he was relatively poor and born a few years before the gun was made... O i wish someone would have asked him the story. How much is it really worth, 5,000?

P.S. I live in Florida, around the city of Port Orange or Daytona Beach if that is better know to you. Also what is the length supposed to be?

[Double Play]

Originally Posted by Stephen Lyons

Also what is the length supposed to be?

Steven,
I'm not sure you received an answer to your question. The serialization book lists this gun with 30" barrels and a straight grip stock. The barrels have been cut but the pistol grip stock looks original and is most likely an error in the book. A PGCA letter might show a factory replacement stock and perhaps the barrel trimming.

[Stephen Lyons]

I plan on joining today, and also sending the letter for the research letter. The full restoration will probably have to wait untill im out of collage, my dad doesnt take as much of interest in the gun. But did anyone know someone capable of doing the work around in florida?