Would You Restore this Parker?
- Thread starter Cow Town Bill
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sillymike
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I'm in the leave it as is camp
- I think it looks great
The only time I'd probably consider spending $$ on restoration, would be if I'd done something stupid that would have damaged a favorite gun.
I'm with Stephen, with associating honest wear with having fond memories.
- I think it looks great
The only time I'd probably consider spending $$ on restoration, would be if I'd done something stupid that would have damaged a favorite gun.
I'm with Stephen, with associating honest wear with having fond memories.
Thanks, everyone for all your comments. Guess it comes down to a personal choice.
Before leaving this subject, I would like to discuss upgrades which were fairly common with Parkers back in the 50's and 60's when labour was much cheaper. Pachmayr in California, in particular, upgraded a lot of Parkers and imitated the high grades like the A1 Special and Invincibles. Pachmayr normally identified their work so it wouldn't be confused with original Parkers---but not all upgrades are readily identified.
Anyway, this Parker upgrade which is being offered at an upcoming auction caught my eye---its beautiful, looks next to new and is considerably more affordable than the real deal.
What do you think?
https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...thers-a1special-upgrade-double-barrel-shotgun
Before leaving this subject, I would like to discuss upgrades which were fairly common with Parkers back in the 50's and 60's when labour was much cheaper. Pachmayr in California, in particular, upgraded a lot of Parkers and imitated the high grades like the A1 Special and Invincibles. Pachmayr normally identified their work so it wouldn't be confused with original Parkers---but not all upgrades are readily identified.
Anyway, this Parker upgrade which is being offered at an upcoming auction caught my eye---its beautiful, looks next to new and is considerably more affordable than the real deal.
What do you think?
https://www.rockislandauction.com/d...thers-a1special-upgrade-double-barrel-shotgun
the spank
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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What really jumps out at me is the different font style name Parker Bros in gold on bottom from an original.
By all means CTB, if you have the itch and the means then have at'er.
Both of the current Parker's you own are gorgeous.
One refurbished, the other with its patina ....
Both tell very exciting stories.
Rob
Thanks for your kind comments.
Haven't decided yet on the BHE---tough decision.
20k U$d is not an easy decision to make.
