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05-20-2014, 09:59 PM | #3 | ||||||
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I'm not really sure about the specifics.. it just rattles and the barrels seam to wiggle side to side on the frame. My local gunsmith said he could potentially change the pin, but doesnt know where he would get one..? I am a complete novice..
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05-20-2014, 10:02 PM | #4 | ||||||
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Yeah, sounds like hinge pin wear.
Keep it away from your local gunsmith unless he knows Parkers.
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05-20-2014, 10:04 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Does anyone know someone who could do this work at a reasonable cost?
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05-20-2014, 10:09 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Brian won't advertise his work on this site, but I bet he would be glad to look at your gun and give you an estimate of cost. You can find out the costs for the risk of your shipping cost to him and back to you and have confidence he will fix properly if you choose to have it fixed. You might even PM or e-mail him for some ideas.
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05-21-2014, 07:18 AM | #7 | ||||||
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Second Mike on that
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05-21-2014, 07:29 AM | #8 | ||||||
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Mere "cost" is not the only factor in putting a Parker back "on face." The actual problem can be manifold and requires in-hand inspection/evaluation by a qualified double gunsmith. It is simply not possible to diagnose your gun's issues over this board. The concern should be doing the required work right. And for that, I'd package the gun up and send it to either Brad Bachelder (MI) or Larry Del Grego & Son (NY).
Either will charge you a fair and honest fee. And the job will be done right. |
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05-21-2014, 08:14 AM | #9 | ||||||
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Mr. Nagel: Look at Mr. Dudley's thread on "Putting together a Heavy framed 12g. Waterfowler" as posted yesterday. He has many other examples of his work posted but you should be able to determine if he is qualified by looking at that post. The other two gentlemen that were recommended have excellent references by many on this site and are surely qualified from information I've seen. None of them have done work for me but I would not hesitate having any of the three to do so. Regardless, I think you are at the right place for help. Regards, Bob
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05-21-2014, 08:30 AM | #10 | ||||||
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Mr Nagel contacted me and I referred him to either a Brad or Doug for the work.
With these sort of things, it is difficult to determine exactly what needs to be done and how involved the work would be until the gun is in hand. Brad's or Doug's shop would be good options to be able to get the job done in a timely manner given any scenario as to how involved the work could get.
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