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Unread 11-06-2015, 11:27 PM   #1
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My 1907 VH16, O Frame
Mechanically excellent, Hell for Stout, a superlative field gun,
an absolute death ray on Doves and Quail (.017/.007)
and no slouch on a Skeet field to boot.

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...but seriously, seriously cosmetically challenged. Distressed might be a better word.

The before pictures fail to show the extent of the lack of condition.
Less than 50% barrel blue, bare metal in some places, zero case color,
unsightly wood gouges and a real lack of the handsomeness befitting a Parker.

7 weeks at a "Spa" in Ellijay Georgia.
Reblued, refinished, recased, and recut.
Before and After.






















Not in 100 years has this gun looked this good.
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Mr.Schwartz has taken two absolute beat up Parkers and brought back to life, both had to
be completely re stocked one a 16 o frame VH AND the other a straight stocked 20 VH.
When they were returned they looked new.
Many people are amazed at his talents, he is a master craftsman.
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Very nice work! I especially like the natural wood in the checkered areas rather than the dark stain I've seen on other redone Parkers. It will darken in the checkering through continued use and the application of protective oils. Just my HO.






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