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Gents: This is probably a rhetorical question, but doesn't hurt to ask. I have an early original Parker DHE 20 Full/Full. I want to open chokes to IMP Cly./ Mod. for quail.
Please weigh in on opinions as to potential negative impact to value of gun. Thank you
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I'd try handloading and spreader loads before I did anything.
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Finding a 20 F and F would be much rarer than finding one IC and M. A lot of guns have had chokes opened or worse barrels cut. If it were mine I'd use spreaders like Polywad for 15/box or reload spreaders with polywad inserts. A few boxes a year would not be that hard to do. Or see if you can come across a second set of barrels to have fit to the gun. Those you could alter anyway you want and not hurt the guns value.
As to the dollar price effect it's hard to know 10-20% maybe more but you might loose a lot of potential buyers. Collectors and even some shooters put such a premium on original condition and original configuration.
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A lot probably has a lot to do with its current condition. My guess is that it's in respectable condition. Might want to look for opinions on the Parker forum. Be warned that they'll want lots of pictures. Kirk
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Question: might a separate set of barrel be a proper solution?
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Question: might a separate set of barrel be a proper solution? I wonder about the availability and cost of a set of Parker 20 gauge barrels? Maybe there are some Repro's around. Galazan made a few but I think stopped producing them
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Not sure how high demand is for full/full guns. I have had a nice original Greener with 30 inch (damascus) barrels consigned for 3-4 months at $900. I thought the chokes had something to do with it not moving quickly.
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Gents: This is probably a rhetorical question, but doesn't hurt to ask. I have an early original Parker DHE 20 Full/Full. I want to open chokes to IMP Cly./ Mod. for quail.
Please weigh in on opinions as to potential negative impact to value of gun. Thank you I know people that would pay a premium for a Parker 20 with IC/M chokes over one choked F/F, I also know people that wouldn't even consider buying a Parker with altered chokes.
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Spred'r inserts work very well in full chokes. I could send you pics of my zoli pattern sheets. Pretty much turns full into ic, and still have the full choke for escaping mallards.
On another note, I'd rather buy a f/f choked gun and open it up myself if I wanted to. Never know if a reamer went a few thousand off center and ruined the POI pattern, and requires the gun be sold?
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