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04-14-2020, 06:25 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Hi Kent and Welcome to our Parker forun.
You’re a lucky guy to have your grandfather’s Parker and to be able to appreciate it. You’re luckier still to live in Maine where upland hunting is right out your door and grouse and woodcock vie for the number one spot in bird hunting. I will say Please don’t restore your granddad’s gun - he put all that wear on it and every nick and scar is evidence that he enjoyed his time with it. If it’s really grungy it can be cleaned. If the wood finish is worn, cracked and peeled get yourself some Timberluxe and make it warm and pretty again. But let’s see some pics of your VH 20 and you’ll get some good advice. PS where in Maine are you? .
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04-14-2020, 08:52 PM | #4 | ||||||
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Austin, I've attached some photos. I guess I probably should have specified that the finish is only down to wood on the top and bottom of the stock and is peeling around the rear.
Dean, I never really considered the value of the scratches and dings on the stock; I agree and I'm probably going to keep it as-is. Timberluxe seems like a product that would work well on my gun, do you know the difference between original Timberluxe and #2? I live right outside of Bangor at the moment, I'm going to school in Orono. 50868BA6-15C2-4E00-98A5-2EA4990D2310.jpg IMG_0202.jpg 283003BE-28B7-4720-B4C8-759D4E91240F.jpg F380E59E-0D88-4C2B-B70B-1B653043CB6A.jpg 7A43C86A-4112-4003-99F1-D43D0E766CBF(1).jpg 1021A038-80DE-4D69-A2E4-31F2AD029250(1).jpg |
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04-14-2020, 09:32 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Don't add anything. Don't do anything. Leave it as is. This gun is beautiful just the way it is.
PS. There are quite of few of us in the NE area who love to shoot Parkers and other vintage shotguns. We do get together to do a fun shoot at Scarborough Fish and Game. Afterwards we eat lunch and check out the gun room in Cabellas. We do this in the summer and would be a great way to introduce yourself and your nice VH. Having a gun in hand to see the overall condition of your gun and you can receive some good advice. Judging by the posted pictures alone it has honest wear, I wouldn't change a thing though. |
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04-14-2020, 09:40 PM | #6 | |||||||
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04-14-2020, 09:44 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Great old gun, with a great history. Yeah, I think Timberlux would be ok, but nothing more. Reminds me of my favorite grouse gun, a VHE 20 with a stock in even worse shape.
What are the barrel length and chokes? Welcome to the PGCA!! Oh, and by the way, by all means if you can get out and shoot with Frank, and his buddies, you wont regret it. I look forward to shooting with them each year at the NE SXS Shoot
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04-14-2020, 10:02 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Kent, that VH is the perfect candidate for Timberluxe but I don't know the difference between them. You should go on his website to find out. Or simply ask Brian Board, owner of Timberluxe, at info@timberluxe.com and he'll give you the simple straight answer.
Below is one of my two Parkers that have recently had the wood finish restored using only Timberluxe. .
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04-14-2020, 11:30 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Sounds good. It will be a weekend shoot. Saturday or Sunday. Once this COVID19 goes away, we'll plan it. PM me your contact details and I'll let you know.
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04-15-2020, 07:01 AM | #10 | ||||||
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I can bring along my bore gauge and chamber depth gauge Kent if you’re interested in knowing those measurements on your gun.
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