New World Old World Back to New World Parker G

[John Gardner]

I was searching for a retirement present for a good friend who is celebrating his 40th year in his business when I happened across this G at a local show.

My friend is an avid duck hunter and this is a 1 1/2 frame with barrels capable of modern loads.

It is a slightly unusual Parker in that it was reworked by Westley Richards of England. The barrels are Damascus but were sleeved and nitro proofed for the 2 3/4 12 gauge shell. Westley Richards also engraved their name onto both barrels.

To me this is sort of like the best of both Old and New World makers as it is now a 'Westley Parker'.

I have seen several sleeved guns before but usually down a gauge from the original i.e. 12 to 16 or 16 to 20.

Anyway just think it is neat to know it has lived on two continents. The seller kicked in a nice clean canvas and leather box case for the presentation. I'm now working up a custom personalized label for the lid.

[wayne goerres]

I like your thinking.

[C.O.B.]

The process of sleeving barrels is very common across the pond. I have a CHE 20 with British proof marks. The gun made it's way to Shang High China when it was returned to Parker for a new stock and Parker shipped it back to China. Another member has a Parker with British proof marks as well. Some of these guns have had extensive travel experiences.

Congrats on a wonderfull retirement gift for your friend, he's lucky to have such friends.

[Jeff Christie]

It is a beautiful G. Your friend is very lucky!! It should serve many generations more.

[todd allen]

A very unique, and honest gun. It would make the desert quail where I live very nervous!

[todd allen]

Serious question: Since it's been sleeved, would this gun be a candidate for Briley choke tubes?

[Chris T.]

Nice gun! How long are the barrels?

[C.O.B.]

Todd I don't think that sleeveing it would prevent the addition of Briley tubes.