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Unread 01-01-2021, 01:10 AM   #1
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Come across an old Parker that appears to have been work hard. The first thing I notice when I picked up this oldie was that all the serial numbers match but they left me very confused. Serial number 32943/7 (the seven and three are stamped over one another) are on the barrels, Water Table and Foregrip. From what I can tell, it was manufactured in 1883, #1 Frame Hammered Twist Steel SxS. The barrels have lots of small dings and there is pitting. If there is any chance of making it a shooter again, barrel will need to be honed and of course measured. Tighten up the barrels to the water table and put back on face. Unfortunately the stocks will have to be replaced, especially the foregrip, Side plates will need to be repaired where it looks like someone pried them up. Stock at some point was redone the foregrip wasn't. The list goes on. Lots and lots of work. Its not my oldest firearm (NR Davis Cap Lock Muzzleloader SXS) but it's definitely the neatest. I have no intention of ever getting rid of this oldie even if it just becomes a wall hanger. Any help with the serial number and any information they may have about the old work horse would be very much applicated

Don't mind the rifle behind it. Its a new 30-06 that I am pillaring and glass bedding. Pigs get big here in south Texas.
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Unread 01-01-2021, 01:17 AM   #2
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Here a picture of the barrel serial number.
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Hello Mr. Stahl -

You sure do have your work cut out for you!

What’s that Texas expression, “Rode hard and put away wet.”?

Good luck with it and please keep us posted.

Oh, and welcome to the PGCA forum!





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The pitting in the bores looks much less than in the chambers. The chambers are very thick compared to the bores, so you may be able to clean things up enough to safely shoot it. The fit of wood to metal and breech tightness has to be addressed too.
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