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jsd · 02-12-2015, 10:47 PM

Howdy,

My background: I started working at a sport shop in Northern Michigan when I was very young. That's where I saw a Parker for the first time. I knew I had to have one. 30 years later, the Navy, college, a career, a family. I found myself at an auction in Missouri. The gun I came to see was up, everyone either ran out of money or fell asleep. I don't know, don't care. I got my first Parker. A P grade crafted in 1890. Original, not a single ding in the barrel, the stock has been shortened, professionally because the spur is still on the butt plate. Some use marks in the stock and forearm. Someone realized early on that they owned something special.

In talking to someone they led me to an extra set of barrels, they were parting out the Parker. I couldn't see the sense in that. I'm pretty handy and a whole Parker is far better than pieces of Parker. Now I have a project. It's a good start though. My question in dismantling the gun is how to get the safety latch and pin out of the broken stock? The pin turns and slides, but I can't see an obvious obstruction to removing it. The Safety latch is pressed in, what is the best method to remove it? The stock is beyond repair. It's an old break and is a mess. The only reason I don't just cut the parts out is that I need it as intact as possible to replicate it.

Thanks in advance.
Jeff

Dean Romig · 02-12-2015, 10:51 PM

Brian Dudley should come on soon to give you some good advice. He is an accomplished stocker and gunsmith versed in Parkers and other makes.

jsd · 02-13-2015, 12:08 AM

Got it figured out.

OH Osthaus · 02-13-2015, 07:36 AM

Welcome Jeff

Glad you got it figured out

If you search the albums by Brian Dudley you will find a couple great instructional ones on Parker disassembly

jsd · 02-21-2015, 05:27 PM

I've been looking around the discussion forums and found some great information about why these were made. My question is how many were made? The one I picked up has a skeleton butt plate as well. In my brief recent experience with Parkers, I've seen one other that was configured the same. It was on GunBroker, needed a complete restoration and sold for $1800. Are they that rare?

Pa SxS · 02-21-2015, 06:32 PM

DH's in 12ga were vary popular. They become more valuable when you go down in gauge or if you have one in 8ga. A skeleton butt plate was standard. Post your S/N and we can possibly give you additional info.

jsd · 02-21-2015, 06:44 PM

S/N 130085
Thanks

OH Osthaus · 02-21-2015, 08:19 PM

130085 lists as a titanic steel barreled grade 3 (DH) - 30 inch 12 gauge

straight stock which is a nice feature to many

Harold Pickens · 02-21-2015, 10:24 PM

Great job rescuing a DH straight grip Parker from being parted out. Why not document your restoration in pictures, showing us your before and after. There are many here that can give you great advice and guidance. Good luck and looking forward to seeing your project.

jsd · 02-22-2015, 09:08 AM

Actually, the one I rescued from being parted out is a GH, and it's rough. I've already contacted a few from the forums on some advice and help with some of the items I don't have the tools to handle. I picked up the DH last weekend from an acquaintance who had it.