Parker DH Advice
 

Hi there,
I've recently been asked by a friend to assist with information about his father's Parker. In the last 40 years, I've dealt mostly with antique guns and do not consider myself a shotgun expert, let alone a Parker expert. The gun in question is a Parker DH, SN 208XXX, 2 3/4" chambers, Full/Cyl barrels, 32", single select trigger, Frame 2, weight 45. Believe this shotgun was made in 1924. I believe the forend lock base has been repaired and I suspect the entire gun has been restored. There is no documentation of any restoration work. The worse of it is I see a tight hairline on both side of the wrist (see pic). I have the following questions:

1) Can folks confirm the metal and wood have been restored? I see a poor metal/wood fit at the receiver. Can't believe an original Parker would be this way.
2) Any idea what effect a repaired wrist would be?

Thanks so much for the help and I have many other pics if required.

Mark

Whole gun refinished. Some screws replaced with wrong type. Stock cracked. Case colors wrong, but not ugly. Scews not timed. Engraving buffed some, no longer sharp. Would like to see if it still has a skeliton butt.

Thanks for the insights Bill. I figured it was restored, but I would not have known about the screws and case colors. I've attached a photo of the skeleton butt plate and forend lock plate for review. Real shame about the wrist crack. My friend has several Parkers from his dad. I suspect most were restored and may have some issues.
Best,
Mark

Forend wood is also not original at all. The gun would have oriignally been fitted with a Splinter forend. It has a beavertail forend (wood only) on it now.

By the looks of it, the barrels may have been set back to put it back on face. Judging by the fit of the rib extension.

As Bill said, the case colors do mot look bad. And the stock finish is nice as well. Whoever did the work just overlooked details like the alignment of nearly ALL of the screws!

Great input Brian. Thanks for the help.

Mark