GHE 16 ga restoration

[Brent Francis]

http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHe/?action=view&current=005.jpg

[Dean Romig]

I know, it's frustrating sometimes to post a picture but keep trying, you'll get it.

[Larry Frey]

If you right click the red X it takes you to photo bucket and three pics will come up along with the useual annoying pop-ups.:cuss:

[richard lambert]

Red x is not visible for me.

[Dean Romig]

I'd like to see more pictures of that gun. The grip cap would indicate an early Damascus gun but the forend and single trigger would indicate otherwise.
Brent, do you know who refinished/refurbished that gun or have any evidence that Parker Bris. or Remington did it?? It sure looks like a nicely done Parker.

[Brent Francis]

Sorry, Im experimenting with the attachments. I will try again in a little bit. What Im trying to do is attach some pictures of a GHE 16 I bought 20 plus years ago. Didnt know much about it just liked how it looked. Since then Ive developed an interest in Parkers. I thought maybe some of you could tell who had done the restoration and what is original and whats not. SN is 230042 has a BTFE and miller single trigger. I notice the frame has stamped L and R next to the barrel selector. does that mean the trigger was installed at factory?

[Brent Francis]

Im not much of a photographer. I am pretty sure the stock has been replaced but I think the fore end might be original. http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHe/005.jpg

[Brent Francis]

I think I may have this figured out now. thanks for you patience.http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHe/DSC00681.jpghttp://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHe/008.jpg

[Dean Romig]

Yup, that's a darned nice gun and is a 1929 gun by the serial number. Unfortunately you probably can't get a letter on it because the book in that range is missing. I think I can see a screw in the front of the beavertail forend which may indicate it to be original.
That is a very nice looking case too. Please show more pictures of both the gun and the case. Thanks for the treat!!

[Brent Francis]

Thanks, The case was a do it yourself deal.I will send some more pics in a bit need to go to work.

[Dean Romig]

I see "Overload Proved" on the barrel flats - what is the length of the barrels and what are the chokes?

Judging by the style of the mullered borders of the checkering it looks like Remington.

[Brent Francis]

Dean, The barrels are 30" and are mod and full. I checked the fore arm and couldnt find any screw at the end so I guess its replaced too. Here are some more pics I took.http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHE16/005.jpg
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHE16/004.jpg
http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x328/bpfranc/Parker%20GHE16/001.jpg

[Dean Romig]

OK, I hadn't noticed previously that the forend iron is recessed into the forend wood so it's not a Parker Bros. or Remington job.

[Brent Francis]

Thanks for the info. I had shown it to Chaddick years ago at a gun show here in Houston he had told me the stock was probably a replacement but he hadnt picked up on the forearm. I still wish I knew who did the restoration any one care to take a guess

[Larry Frey]

Brent,
It dose appear as though your gun was restocked as part of the restoration. Parker changed to a reinforced forend loop for all guns with beavertail forends as the old style loop could loosen from the barrels do to increased pressure from the hand. Some people who own guns that have been restocked with a BTFE but do not have the reinforced loop have reported this problem. Below is a picture of the two styles of loop. The top barrel having the reinforced type and the bottom barrel with the standard loop. All this is not to say you can't shoot your gun but if it has the standard loop you may want to keep an eye on it just in case.

[Brent Francis]

Larry,
thanks for the photo, I checked and mine doesnt have the reinforced loop. Havent noticed any looseness yet but will keep an eye on it. Is it something that can be fixed/prevented?

[Harry Collins]

Brent,

I would try to find a splinter forend to replace the beavertail.

Harry

[Brent Francis]

Harry,
Thanks for the suggestion. Are they easy to find? Looking at it, looks like there might be alot of ejector hardware in the forearm that would make it a bigger job than I could take on. Unless the replacement is pretty cheap and easy Im inclined to stick with the BTFE. Besides Ive had it for nearly 22 years and she doesnt do much heavey lifting anymore Im thinking I may leave that to the next guy.