It's a DH 20 gauge

[Jeff Bonadurer]

Howdy All,
About a month ago I placed an absentee bid at an estate auction on a Parker DH 20 gauge and I won. It has 28" damascus steel barrels, splinter forestock and looks to be a replaced buttstock. The bores are in very good condition.
Not much of the damascus pattern left showing. At this time I plan on disassembly, cleaning and inspecting. comply with any needed repairs and reassemble the gun. I'm looking forward to shooting this gun. I will send for a letter on the gun soon.
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Best regards,

Jeff

[Dean Romig]

What a great little gun!
There aren't many of those around but I'm lucky enough to have one too.

The stock does look like a replacement but it appears nice enough.
Does it have the skeleton steel butt plate?

[Bill Murphy]

What a nice little gun. Send for the letter now. You may find that the restock is factory done.

[Bruce Day]

You've seen Parker or Remington factory re-stocks of D grade guns that do not have drop points?

The ID book says capped PG. A person could check the TG bow to see if a straight extension was welded on.

[Jeff Bonadurer]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the nice comments.
This stock has a Jostam pad on it. I'll agree with Bruce. This stock should have the points. There has been a mod to the TG bow. I'll post some photos today.
This gun was advertised with an incorrect S/N. They goofed on the second digit. I thought it was from 1920 (titanic steel) when I placed my absentee bid but really dates from 1901 (damascus steel). Either way, I'm very grateful for winning the auction. I'm embarassed to say what I paid for the gun.
More photos soon.

Best regards,

Jeff

[Jeff Bonadurer]

Howdy,
Here's photos of the pad and TG bow.

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Best regards,

Jeff

[B. Dudley]

Looks like a replacement stock. The checkering and comb does not look right.
The number matches on the guard, but it has been repaired. Maybe the original stock was broken through the wrist.

[Pittypatdugan]

I just cant believe that the long straight part of the trigger guard is a replacement to the original gun, the curved part looks different and may be

PDD

[Roundsworth]

A Damascus 20.....! (Sigh) Good on ya, Jeff! They are few and far between, I bet. Enjoy!

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Jeff Bonadurer

I'm embarassed to say what I paid for the gun.

Go ahead - You're among friends...