I own one of each in 20 GA. The RBL design is about 100 years newer than the Parker so in that respect it likely has a superior design. The RBL has screw in chokes providing versatility to many shooting situations. The Parker has a checkered butt and short LOP which for me requires a slip on pad to protect and lengthen. The RBL has a reasonably good single trigger. The Parker repro single triggers have their faults. The materials used to make the RBL may also be superior.
Both the RBL 20 and Parker repro 20 are in the same price range. While both may appreciate over time I think the parker repro will appreciate at a faster rate.
The Parker repro is a Parker. There are many reasons that many, many collectors and shooters alike prefer Parkers.
My Parker repro is a DHE as is it's safe-mate, a 1910 Parker 20 GA. If handling these two Parkers blindfolded if would take an expert to identify the repro (other than the wear on the older gun’s engraving). The repro isn't a "cheap copy", it is a exact reproduction of a very highly sought after classic.
Ultimately, while the RBL has its merits, the is overall superiority of a RBL to a Parker repro is a matter of opinion!
Last edited by MarkOue; 10/31/09 11:20 AM.
