GH Is this a candidate for restoration - Page 2

ch · 08-31-2010, 06:38 AM

Well looks like i'm going to have to look up rotund so I no the exact meaning now. 2 c if I fit into the mix. ch

Bill Murphy · 09-02-2010, 02:57 PM

Richard, what gauge and barrel length is that gun.

Side X Side · 09-02-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Richard, what gauge and barrel length is that gun.

Bill It is a 12 GA. with 29 1/2" barrels as measured off the receiver.

Dick

David Hamilton · 09-03-2010, 09:19 PM

Aside from the stock problems the fault that send shivers down the collective spine is that the barrels have been cut. Do not despair. With out doing anything more than determining if the gun is safe to shoot low pressure shells you should pattern the gun to see if you want to use the gun and for what purpose. That gun's metal does not look like it needs restoration. David

Opening Day · 09-04-2010, 10:54 AM

Dave the receiver is stripped of it's parts and did you look at muzzle of the barrels no keels and the rib looks lose. You would have to put way too much money in to it...... call this one the "Moneypit"

Side X Side · 09-04-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Eis

Dave the receiver is stripped of it's parts and did you look at muzzle of the barrels no keels and the rib looks lose. You would have to put way too much money in to it...... call this one the "Moneypit"

I have all the parts and the top lever spring is coming. The barrel and crack in the stock were my main concerns.

Dick

David Hamilton · 09-04-2010, 01:58 PM

Richard, I bought a top lever spring for a Parker and had a gun smith install it. He did so and it broke on the tenth time he operated it. He then made a spring from scratch which has worked fine. He said that most of what can be purchased in the way of leaf springs is junk. David

Opening Day · 09-04-2010, 07:24 PM

Richard if you have the parts for the receiver that's great, I am still worried about those barrels, have a smith check them to make sure the ribs are fully attached I think they may be lose from the looks of the muzzle end. If the ribs have to be relaid then you are talking serious money.

Side X Side · 09-05-2010, 10:35 AM

Eric I am about to the point that this will be my spare parts gun. Sure is a shame that the barrels are so pretty but abused like they were!

David Hamilton · 09-05-2010, 02:13 PM

Did I not read an article in praise of cut barrels? Can't remember where it was but probably in Parker Pages. David