Parker # 2 for me..... help please!

[Bill Murphy]

Nice original PH grade with coveted fishtail lever, and great wood to metal fit indicating that is has probably never been taken apart or messed with. It has been hunting a few times and the resulting wear should not be corrected. The forearm repair should be left as is because it would cost a fortune to correct. It should last a lifetime. If the barrels are still 32" and clean and relatively unpitted inside, this should be a superior shooting gun. The old Jostam pad gives the gun even more character.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

I agree with Bill- that pad is sweet.

[Bill Murphy]

The screws are pretty exceptional for a gun with this much wear and use. This gun is something of a time warp, or "picture of the past". A serious collector would leave as is. The #2 frame, very heavy weight barrels (4 pounds, 12 ounces before final striking), and 32" length are all desired by modern vintage gun shooters. 121 years old, wow.

[johnmac]

well it sounds like I did okay for the price that I did pay.. and once again this evening , I will take and post some superior quality photos ... now as long as nothing breaks or goes haywire I might actually get to keep this 1 !