Questions of possible Skeet Parker

[Phil C]

I have a gun set aside until I return home next week. I did et a letter which is most helpful but I still have a number of questions. I am posting some pictures for your review and feedback. The gun was transferred to the VP of sales for Reminton J G Heath. The SN is 238331. Listed as a straight grip stock, but clearly it has a Capped Pistol grip. Also chokes and trigger not listed. Your thoughts on the few pictures I have is http://parkerguns.org/forums/images/...attach/jpg.gif

[Phil C]

http://parkerguns.org/forums/attachm...1&d=1457462674

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Phil
I have never personally seen the IN and OUT marked like that. However, this is only 2200 guns after the Remington takeover. So who knows?
The stock data for that period is somewhat unreliable.
I would buy that gun all day long.
Can I use some of your pictures for my upcoming article on Remington guns?

[Dean Romig]

First time I have ever seen "OUT" and "IN" stamped on the barrel flats. But a 1935 gun is right on the cusp of Remington Parker skeet guns, so why not? The game of "Skeet" was named in 1926 but 'shooting round the clock' was being promoted a couple of years earlier.

The configuration is that of a skeet gun though... 26", single trigger, beavertail...

Have you actually measured the choke constrictions?

I wonder what the "D" stamped in the trigger guard channel signifies....





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[George M. Purtill Member #28]

I am not sure what that stamp is- looks like a Minion to me.

[Phil C]

http://parkerguns.org/forums/attachm...1&d=1457465893

[Dean Romig]

Does it have a hard rubber butt plate or a checkered butt?

Looks like it has loads of color and condition.

We want to see more of this gun when it's yours!!






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[Phil C]

Unfortunately I had to go to Mexico for my business and before I could bring down my Skeet bore and choke are. I will get a look at the gun and pick it up next week sometime. George you can sure use any pictures I have. I currently have 3 Remington era guns and access to 2 others. I would be happy to send you any pictures you would like.

Also thanks for the clarification on the Minion, I was lookin at it differently and thought it was a Pacman. LOL

[Phil C]

Parker shotgun, serial number 238331, was sent to J.G. Heath of the Remington Arms Co. and shipped February 11, 1936. According to the Remington IBM Card, it was a VHE hammerless, 12 gauge. It featured Vulcan steel barrels with a length of 26 inches.

According to Stock Book No. 82, the stock was a straight grip and a trap modified forend. The frame size was 1 ½. The stock dimensions, chokes, and butt treatment are not listed in the stock book.

The price listed in the XXXXX price list for a VHE grade with single trigger was $129.00 plus $14.85 for a trap modified forend.

​Parker Bros., Remington Arms Company Inc. and others repaired and reconfigured guns as a major part of the gun trade. Over the years, this Parker may have undergone changes to suit its owners, either at the factory or other competent facility. Complete factory return and repair records do not exist therefore our research team cannot comment, report, or have any responsibility for work performed. It is important to note that those Parker records remaining are hand written and show considerable fading from their age. The research committee has done its best to interpret and report our findings in answer to this request and assumes no responsibility for the recorded accuracy or other work completed.

[Phil C]

It sports a Jostam pad. Will definitly post pictures.