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Old 11-14-2023, 08:44 PM   #31
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This is an incredible work. A BH Special!!
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Old 06-14-2024, 06:27 PM   #32
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Another upgrade Journey comes to an end. Quite a nice finished product I think. So much time, debating on what to do with Chris D, Christian Lemieux and Paul Dubois. Why did I do it, a rough and beat gun…….it had great bones! 16 ga, 32”, 1 1/2 frame…..a sucker for something special “I AM”. I think of it as if it were a highly graded original gun, say B or better I could never buy such a gun! The price and competition to acquire such a thing is overwhelming today. I now have a one of a kind, original no, but as special as any rare and unique Parker to me. The added benefit is the friendship and brotherhood I have established with these 3 fine craftsmen. I am a lucky man.

Original plan was American walnut, drop points for a little flair, keep it simple with a butplate and a simple engraving pattern to showcase it being a Parker. That went into some more exciting checkering, full coverage engraving and an added 12 ga barrel set.

I hope you enjoy the pictures of the finished product. A big thank you to Chris, Chris and Paul.

All the best friends.
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Old 06-14-2024, 07:06 PM   #33
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I thought this would be fun to post, how does this all happen? Here is a series of pictures back and forth on the engraving with Paul and I.

I always get asked what does it take to do these upgrades…..patience is the most important thing…….2-4 years……and NEVER call and ask about the progress!
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Old 06-14-2024, 07:24 PM   #34
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What a beautiful gun.
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Old 06-14-2024, 09:36 PM   #35
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Everything looks great! The engraving a very tasteful and not too much of a departure from the old style.
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Old 06-14-2024, 10:53 PM   #36
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Love the 'flame' on the right side of the stock!!





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One word….BEAUTIFUL
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Wow, beautiful gun Brian!
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congrats--the gun looks stunning-- I had a gunsmith last year take apart my VH16 Parker-said he new what he was doing---in the end the gun was left in pieces 6 months later --thankfully Chris Dawe brought it back to life
---he is one of the best!
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