What do I have?

[chris dawe]

Originally Posted by Dee Durham

I just got the biggest giggle out of that myself!!!! Hahahaha! I'm glad you shared that. I now have the scene palying in my head and keep giggling. I can't imagine the gut busting laugh coming from you at that age. I'm curious what was the look toward you when he knew you were laughing at him? Was it "boy you better get on down the road" or did he snicker at himself as well? That is too funny!

Yeah, it took a lot to spark the old man,but his eyes were big as plates...we all had good chuckle at it afterwards (all except the old Tom that is ).

I think the gun can be put right,you never know what the future holds

[DeAn Durham]

Originally Posted by chris dawe

Yeah, it took a lot to spark the old man,but his eyes were big as plates...we all had good chuckle at it afterwards (all except the old Tom that is ).

I think the gun can be put right,you never know what the future holds

What an awesome story and memory to have! Bet you relive that day every time you look at that shotgun hehehe

I'm sure it can be and one day I will eventually look into getting something done, but for now I feel just blessed and grateful to have it and be able to share this journey with you guys. I am well aware that it's in terrible shape and know it's going to take a lot of time and effort to get it right.

[Carl Erickson Jr]

Dee: You are lucky! You have inherited a top grade Parker! I have and treasure my grandfathers gun, a pedestrian Crescent.
As for what to do with it, I suggest that you have the gun repaired, that is made shootable. The stock, while it looks bad, is probably repairable so that the gun can be used. On the LC Smith collectors site there are pictures of stocks that have been repaired. While I an not a stock professional I have taken several shotguns in similar shape and made them decent looking shooters. My goto sporting clays gun is such a gun. As for the metal work and missing parts, I can see how they can be repaired without too much difficulty, including the ugly hex head cap screws, by a competent gunsmith.
Save your money get it repaired, shoot it , and pass it on! Getting it restored would have it lose all of its family value.

[Fishtail]

Wow....that gun is in amazingly poor condition. Rode hard and put away wet is an understatement .

[DeAn Durham]

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and I hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas! Miss chatting with everyone!

[George Lander]

Originally Posted by Dee Durham

I just wanted to say hello to everyone and I hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas! Miss chatting with everyone!

Welcome back Dee! It seems that a bunch of us have missed hearing from you.
Don't be a stranger.

Best Regards, George

[DeAn Durham]

Originally Posted by George Lander

Welcome back Dee! It seems that a bunch of us have missed hearing from you.
Don't be a stranger.

Best Regards, George

I'm trying not to be! Lol.... I Have my oldest graduating soon and adopted my 5yr old nephew so things have been hectic. Adoption was final April this year...I've had him since he was 3. WOO HOO! It's definately been different having a little one in the house again since mine are almost grown.

[winplumber]

Well then stick around ! Do you still have your Parkers gun / hound ?

[DeAn Durham]

Originally Posted by Steve Huffman

Well then stick around ! Do you still have your Parkers gun / hound ?

Yes sir I sure do! And thank you all for your Christmas wishes! I'm blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of people!

[Dean Romig]

Merry Christmas to you and yours too Dee.

Hope everything is going well for you.