new owner question

[Mike Mills]

I recently traded for a 12 gauge Parker VH, ser # 113988, Dec 9, 1902 model.
I am trying to take it apart for a through cleaning and cannot get the barrels off of the action.
I am taking off the forearm, opening the action with the lever and breaking the gun open as if reloading it.
I have tried everything I can think of to get the barrels to lift up out of the blocks and cannot get it out?????
Works perfectly, open and closes like a safe, lever join to center every time, it seems to be in perfect condition, I just can't get it apart...
ANY HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks,
Mike Mills

[David Holes]

Try to pull the barrels backward while lifting up. Sounds like your doing everything right. Maybe squirt a little lube on the hook joint when you have it open. Should just come apart. Dave

[Jeff Kuss]

Try firing both barrels ( unloaded of course). Then try to take the barrels off. This often allows you to remove the barrels. When off clean and lube the cocking hook.

[Mike Mills]

Thanks very much it worked and I now have a squeaky clean Parker. This gun seems to be choked full & full and man alive are they tight. Wonderful gun...