Parker repros vs. Parker originals

[Mills]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

Lots were sold in 28 and 20 ga. Lots with single triggers and beavertail forends. If that is what you want, your odds of finding that in an original Parker border on slim to none. So for those folks, a Repro is the best choice.
A Repro can be refinished with real charcoal case colors and a correct lacquer/oil stock finish and they look very nice.
We've been showing Repros in the racks with all the other Parkers at Pheasant Fest and other exhibitions. Won't catch me badmouthing Repros.

My Dad has a 20 and a 28 gauge. I think with single triggers.

[Sam Ogle]

You Father is a lucky man, if your message means they are original Parkers.

Repo: Aka "first to go." Whatcha got?

Sam Ogle

[Mills]

Nope. They are reproductions. They are still nice guns

[Walt Kowalski]

Just a "babe in the woods" here as far as owning Parkers go...but I do own an original Trojan 20 ga, which a gunsmith has recently, pronounced "shootworthy" and just today, I took delivery on a beautiful, and pristine, DHE Reproduction in 20 ga. with beavertail forend and double triggers.
Since this is just the beginning of my "collector's fever" I am proud to own both, as they each, in their own right are wonderful pieces of work, as well as giving me a long and short glimpse into the history of these fine firearms.
I have a case of RST 2 1/2" 20's due to be delivered tomorrow and a smattering of 2 3/4" modern 20's waiting for the next bright day, when I will assuredly, be at my range letting some lead shot fly, in a glorious, comparison of both...
Perhaps tomorrow!

[Dennis]

I think it means REPRO as in reproduction but REPO is used so much I am not 100 % sure. I think I know what he means though. I sure hope someone doesn't repo somebody's repro.

Dennis

[Wild Skies]

Is a repo the same thing as a repop?

[Big D]

Yep

[Holeshot]

For all you southerners, a repo is a word used to describe a parker Reproduction. I guess you have to be from Ne. And no thats not New England. Dave

[Mills]

Part of the reason for starting this thread is that I may have a chance to "repo" my Great Uncle's Parker reproduction, although not for free, and wanted to see what everyone thought.

[Holeshot]

I have yet to shoot a BT 28 guage. Someday I hope to. Bill says they are very nice. I hope to find out. Seems there are 20's for sale alot. I guess it is an affordable way into a small bore Parker. I do like the hand work on an original and the unknown variety in the wood and engraving. 100-125 year old walnut is hard to reproduce. Stamped guns are just stamped guns. The big plus with a reproduction is the barrels. Dave