What have I got?

[Lawrence Forrester]

Recently picked up this Parker 20 ga for a friends widow. I don’t know anything about Parkers this being my first. It is a beautiful gun with 28” barrels and tight and solid. It has nice wood BUT the stock is a Monte Carlo style.?! I don’t think it is original but a reputable shotgun mechanic in our area said it was not uncommon for Parker owners to send them back for customization.
Love the gun but I want to know more about it.
Thanks in advance for your help and valuable input.

[Mills]

The Monte Carlo looks like an addition. Still looks like a good honest gun

[Phil Yearout]

Agree with Mills; looks like a stock splice. Looks well done though!

[Randy Roberts]

Lawrence we have learned many times to "never say never" but the odds are probably approaching 99% that the Monte is not original. Post the serial number and we may be able to tell you a little more if it's in the book.

[B. Dudley]

What looks like a splice is actually the grain. It is one solid piece of wood. But it is a restock that is not factory. There is nothing about the stock that suggest it may have been done at the factory.

The forend is original.

[todd allen]

I agree with Brian. Clearly a restock rear, original front. looks like it would be a nice shooter!

[Lawrence Forrester]

Serial number 155009, thanks for the input.
If I put a proper stock on her would that help the value and shooting experience?

[Randy Roberts]

Unfortunately that one is not in the book but there are surviving records available. You should/could join the PGCA and get a research letter on your gun.

[Dean Romig]

But the letter won't confirm that stock replacement. It wasn't done by Parker Bros. or Remington.





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[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

But the letter won't confirm that stock replacement. It wasn't done by Parker Bros. or Remington..

True. Just for clarification it was not my intention to imply that it would.