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Hi Gang. Happy Father's Day. I would just like to pick your brain on what you think about Parker Reproductions. It seems to me that they might be perfect if one wanted a Parker, but wanted one that shot modern ammo and not worry about stuffing olde bestsy with lo-pressure stuff. What are your opinions on engraving, fit and finish????
-Thank You.
-Shoot Straight, IM
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How can you go wrong with a Parker, buy it, shoot it, wear it out then turn around and sell it for twice as much as you paid for it!!!!  All the best
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My observation is that they've appreciated about 20-30% over the last 4 years. That's pretty good appreciation.
The guns are well made IMO. They still represent a good buy for the money.
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They are excellent guns. I bought one new in 28ga. back in the mid '90s. I have never had a problem with it. It is a great handling bird gun and nice to look at. Mine is now worth at least twice what I paid for it.
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Not getting one back when Jaquas was selling off the remainder of the guns was a mistake. I agree with Chuck, they were well made guns.
Missing out on the Repros was one of the reasons I got on the RBL bandwagon.
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Over the last 60 years I've looked at, handled and shot quite a few Parkers. Most were is some state of disrepair. I bought a DHE 28 gauge Parker Reproduction, fourth owner, several years ago. It was very good money spent and a better gun than the originals I've handled - not counting the very few that were in as-new condition and higher grades. I've thoroughly enjoyed it.
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I own a bunch of shotguns including some real Parkers and some Winchester Reproductions. My favorite gun in the safe is my 20 ga Repro that I bought from Jaqua's for $1900. I have shot hundreds - maybe thousands - of rounds through it and it has performed perfectly. It fits me well and "points itself" as they say. If you're a fan of Parker guns I don't see how you could not enjoy owning and shooting one of these guns for all the reasons stated above.
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I've owned one in 20 gauge for almost 20 years and been very pleased with it. My wood is AAA, and the case coloring has endured.
Originally, I had problems with the single trigger "doubling", but that was repaired by Regent and has never re-occured.
JERRY
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Thanks everyone for your responses.
-Shoot Straight, IM
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Just one last question. I have noticed that the going rate for these guns is about $3900.00 w/ case. Is this resonable, or are they overpriced right now?
-Shoot Straight, IM
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