New Member, Inherited Parker

[waclifton]

OK, here are the required pictures - I hope. If I missed something, let me know, and I'll take more.

I'm mailing the PGCA letter request today, and as soon as I can get the current butt plate off, I'll do the measurements of the actual wood.

[waclifton]

I measured the wood on the end of the butt stock, and it's 1 5/8" by 4 5/8".

With the added piece to raise the comb, I'm thinking now that an original pad won't work, but maybe you can tell me if that's true.

[Pa SxS]

I used to hate that curved Morgan Recoil Pad. To even call it a recoil pad is obscene.

Personally, I wouldn't try and put on a original recoil pad if you plan on shooting it a lot. I'd put on a KickEzz or Decelerator for more comfort.

Take the pad off and trace the butt on a piece of paper. Take that paper to a gunshop that sells recoil pads. Match the pad up with the outline on the paper. Make sure you get one oversized slightly so it can be ground down to fit.

[waclifton]

I agree that the Morgan pad is ugly, and I'd still love to get an original pad.

I doubt if I'll ever shoot the gun - I'll either keep it as a family heirloom or sell it. Either way, the Morgan has to go.

[Pa SxS]

Here is a source for either original or reproduction pads. I would think any of the pads other than the ones for Winchester would be period correct. Others may give other sources and answers.

http://www.csmcspecials.com/category_s/18.htm

[Bill Murphy]

I can't figure out the picture of the forend lug. Can you give us a picture of the forend lug and area toward the breech from an angle directly toward the barrels, not at an angle.

[Autumn Daze]

Bill, If you look at the breech end of the lug the radius would indicate the beavertail forend lug which would be correct. A splinter lug is straight across there.

[Dean Romig]

Yup, that is clearly the one-piece reinforced forend lug.

[George Lander]

Looks all original Parker yo me. A genuine Silver's pad might be a good choice as well.

Best Regards, George

[waclifton]

I have an additional picture showing the top of the receiver, so I thought I'd add it. Don't know if it helps anything, but I figure it can't hurt.