Hello

[Mike Franzen]

Welcome to the forum Jeff. When you post more info and pics here you will get a better idea if you should open up the chokes. Some Parker’s have value just from being totally original and it would affect their value by making alterations. Some guns have had many changes and alterations over the years and have little or no collector value. Altering chokes on these probably won’t affect their value. Personally, I look at a Parker and say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. With choke, you can overcome the restriction to some degree with spreader loads. I’m sure you will also hear horror stories about damage done when altering a gun. Since it’s your first Parker continue doing what you are doing - ask questions here of true experts and grow your knowledge. I had that same initial passion as you for Parker’s and it has since grown into a lifelong love and devotion to the guns. Unless you destroy the gun somehow it’s only going to be in your possession for a relatively short period of time. Most PGCA members have the attitude of “Caretaker “ and try to maintain the gun for future owners. If you received a nice condition gun that really got you excited it was because some people in the past thought and felt like we do. Congratulations on your first Parker!

[Jeff Elder]

Thanks for the info you have helped me make up my mind.
Believe it's a Grade O. VH is on the serial numbers. It was built in 1929 and is dang near a safe queen.

Yes OH I had the stock hot oil bent to fit me. I'm a lefty with a really bad canting problem.

Don't know how to load pictures on this forum or i would post some

I plan on joining then PGCA as soon as I get back to ranch and look up my paypal stuff

Thanks for the info

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Jeff Elder

Believe it's a Grade O. VH is on the serial numbers. It was built in 1929 and is dang near a safe queen.


Thanks for the info

go to the home page- there is a link on the left to identify the Grade but V is a common grade, the H means hammerless - and 30" barrels are also common on 12's There should be a number stamped on the back barrel lug for the frame size- most likely its a 2 or maybe a 1 to 1 1/2 or more rarely a 3

a good solid gun for your use

[Jeff Elder]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

go to the home page- there is a link on the left to identify the Grade but V is a common grade, the H means hammerless - and 30" barrels are also common on 12's There should be a number stamped on the back barrel lug for the frame size- most likely its a 2 or maybe a 1 to 1 1/2 or more rarely a 3

a good solid gun for your use

1 1/2

[Jeff Elder]

[Mike Franzen]

Jeff if as you say it’s a safe queen it could be worth a considerable sum. Condition is one of the major trump cards when determining value. If you email me the pics I’ll post them for you. 1mf@fuse.net

[Jeff Elder]

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

Jeff if as you say it’s a safe queen it could be worth a considerable sum. Condition is one of the major trump cards when determining value. If you email me the pics I’ll post them for you. 1mf@fuse.net

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[Randy Roberts]

Jeff I agree with Mikes earlier post, "if ain't broke don't fix it". My general thought has always been that if a gun has already been altered I have no issues in any modifications as I see fit. But if it's original and especially a true
closet queen as you described this one to be I would leave it as is. Let's see some pics please...

[Mike Franzen]

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[Jeff Elder]

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