Budget Collecting

[Bruce Day]

A Parker collector need not have a large investment in his collection. A very reasonable Parker is often a GH Damascus. These are very capable guns, they were important in cementing the reputation of the Parker gun, and were sold until Parker ran out of Damascus barrels in the late 1920's.

Here is a 1910 G ejector gun that gets frequent use. This one had the barrels refinished, the checkering cleaned out and deepened and the finish restored. Photos are shown of the barrel ends and the stock details for originality. The barrel chamber, bores and chokes are original, choked tight at .042.

Boxes of cartridges that I use in it are shown.

Collecting cleaning rods is low cost also. Here are an Outers, Marbles, BGICO and C M Powers.

Leg of mutton cases can also be obtained inexpensively and make a period correct accessory.

While many collectors seek the high grade and well engraved guns, a person can have a nice Parker collection and capable hunting guns with a few lower grade guns.