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Unread 03-08-2015, 12:39 AM   #21
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I put in bid and I Was going to shoot it, I think it was a nice buy Cal.IMO
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I hope so, its the most I've ever spent on a gun. I shouldn't have said I'll never shoot it because I will I'm sure. I've a question though, where will I find ammo I can shoot in a damascus 10ga? I haven't shot a damascus double since I was a kid, and then we loaded our own black powder shotshells. And I was a kid a long time ago....
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Thanks Mr. Dudley. I have now found them online. I'm sure no one around me carries them. I guess next I need to determine the chamber length in my gun. What were the common 10ga chamber lengths in 1895?
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Thanks Mr. Dudley. I have now found them online. I'm sure no one around me carries them. I guess next I need to determine the chamber length in my gun. What were the common 10ga chamber lengths in 1895?
Most are 2 7/8ths inches, you can find info here under reloading.
Check out loading the short 10. pete lester has a lot of info here for loading the 10 ga, scott
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Some may disagree, but I would use Flitz and a soft cotton cloth to bring the receiver back. I do not believe it removes any of the engraving detail but it sure removes many stains on the metal. I like a D grade receiver with no case colors to be put in the white where all of the engraving is cleaned and prominent.
Jerry: I agree with you that "in the white" looks better than one with 20% case color and mottled brown looking. How do you achieve in the white without damaging the engraving and causing it to shine like a new penny? Bob
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Jerry: I agree with you that "in the white" looks better than one with 20% case color and mottled brown looking. How do you achieve in the white without damaging the engraving and causing it to shine like a new penny? Bob
I too would like to know the answer to this. It will probably be how this gun ends up. I don't think a complete refurbish is in its future.
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Cal and Bob, ultrasonic cleaning is often used to achieve the results you were discussing. You can click on search feature at the top of the Forum pages to find previous posts and threads discussing this topic by typing in ultrasonic cleaner. Cal, I am sending you a PM. HTH
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Jerry: I agree with you that "in the white" looks better than one with 20% case color and mottled brown looking. How do you achieve in the white without damaging the engraving and causing it to shine like a new penny? Bob
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I bought a DH one time that the receiver had been buffed so bright, I thought it was plated. A drop of cold blue told me it was polished steel. I put light coats of cold blue on it and worked it with 0000 and oil until it was a satin grey to my liking, as it remains today. It looks like guns that have a patina from use. But even if you use Flitz, the amount of engraving on a DH will not make it look bright for it will dull with handling.
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Well, I am finally in possession of my "new to me" Parker D in 10ga. I have taken a bunch of close-ups that I'll post is a few posts. Tell me what I can and can't do to take good care of her. I'd like to get rid of any corrosion if possible but of course, don't want to damage anything in the process. I've taken a few pics of its many flaws (those darn buggered up screws look like warts on Miss America). I know I paid a pretty penny for her but its to become a family heirloom not so much as an investment.

Figure I'll start with a few pics of the engraving:






I'll add three or four as I go. Please feel free to comment. If I'm adding too many pics please let me know!
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