Pics of my first Parker

[Richard Flanders]

And, of course, it's good that none of us here have ever put the wrong screw in the wrong hole, eh?

[Randy Roberts]

Andy that could actually be the case here as both of those screws have migrated slightly to the left indicating that they are loose. They just may need to be tightened, but on the other hand they could also be in the wrong holes. I am speaking of the two most forward screws on the floor plate and not of the rear screw nearest the trigger bow.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts

Andy that could actually be the case here as both of those screws have migrated slightly to the left indicating that they are loose. They just may need to be tightened, but on the other hand they could also be in the wrong holes. I am speaking of the two most forward screws on the floor plate and not of the rear screw nearest the trigger bow.

Looking at it makes sense and I at least gathered that much. Yeeehahhha!!!

[B. Dudley]

The screws are marked from the factory on the undersides to indicate what holes they go into. If they are in the right holes and still do not quality (for Kevin) they can be shimmed under the head to bring them back to where they belong.

[Andy]

All I have to say is holy crap never knew that

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

All I have to say is holy crap never knew that

Yeah. When looking at the bottom. Left screw is blank. Right screw has a “-“ and the back screw has a “+”. Except earlier guns (up to maybe 1920-ish) have a long back screw, so not mark is needed.

[Andy]

Wow and I’m faster than Dean Romig now eh?

[jeffery c]

Great old gun! Regarding the Hawkins heart pads, I like the looks and functionality of them. They seem to stay soft and functional equal to Winchester pads of similar age on old guns. Most of the other brand pads seem to have gone bad by the time I get them.

I personally almost never have guns refinished. The one exception I make for my policy is Damascus/twist/laminated steel barrels. Somehow, having those redone doesn't seem to unbalance the appearance of older, somewhat worn guns. One rewarding aspect of owning a Damascus gun is admiring the pattern and wondering how the heck they made them that way. You could search or look under the Damascus section for examples of refinished barrels. The intense contrast of freshly refinished Damascus/twist/laminated barrels might be worth it for a gun like yours. Breck Gorman refinishes Damascus barrels, is a member here, and there are many examples with pictures of how your barrels could turn out.

[Harold Pickens]

Nice gun, I agree with jeffery c, the only thing I would do is perhaps refinish those barrels.
No hurry on that, shoot it for a season, make sure you like it.

[82nd Trooper]

I've read many discussions pertaining to Damascus barrels and this chamber measures 2-3/4" Galazan chamber gauge so if mine were inspected and measured within the specs by a competent individual would AA 1-1/8oz 1145 fps loads be ok to shoot with?

Additionally in 1904 when this gun was made was this individual gun proofed at a certain percentage over theoretical working pressure or an industry standard for shotguns? Were proof pressures different for certain Parker Guns by grades or barrel types i.e. Damascus, Twist, Stub Twist? Would they have take into account smokeless powder and would 1904 smokeless powder be much different from today standard 1-1/8oz loads?

I know this is very inquisitive post but I try to learn and get immersed into things I find interesting.

Many thanks for all your input and how do you use the thank you function that is seen under individuals post?

Scott