New guy intro with an AHE!

[Dean Romig]

But by all means use a proper hollow-ground screwdriver to avoid damaging those screws. DO NOT use just any screwdriver that you would use for everyday homeowner stuff.

[MattHansen]

Ok. I have a much better idea what you are referring to now! How about cleaning these. I have some ren wax and hornsbys tung oil for preservation but have not yet applied them. I wanted to get some good info on how to perform a proper cleaning without stripping any of the character out of the metal. Any special tricks for the damascus barrell? This shotgun will not be used for anything other than a showpiece...for now anyway. :-)

[MattHansen]

ha ha ha! More special tools to buy! My wife will love that!!!

[Dean Romig]

Matt, be very careful. Some cleaning products may dissolve the original shellac finish on the wood which would devalue the gun. Do you have an idea of its value? Yours is a very desirable and valuable Parker so take things very slowly.

[Autumn Daze]

Matt, Thank you for the photo's. What a great gun! Please do as others suggest. Go slowly and "Do no harm".....

[ch]

WOW thats what dreams a made of. I like wonderlube 2000 on wood and clp breakfree on the metal with an old t shirt and a toothbrush but b careful do a little hidden spot just in case. ch

[Richard Flanders]

What a beauty! We should all inherit family guns like that,eh? Gorgeous piece of buttstock wood. You're a lucky guy Matt. Do as the guys say and don't do anything hasty.That gun is worth a very healthy amount of money.