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I agree with Chris Dawe on all points except that the gun wasn't made with Damascus barrels, it was made with Titanic fluid steel barrels. Must have been on the 1-frame as 3lbs, 6 oz. is relatively light. I'll guess the barrels were somehow damaged and required replacement.... odd that it wasn't just sent back to Parker Bros. or Remington unless the gun was in England at the time of the damage.
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It is truely unfourtunately that your CH has been sleeved. That effects the value of the gun quite a bit. And your CH would have a lot of value if it were an original gun.
I think repair/replacement of the stock is a good option for you. The good thing that I notice from the few photos you post is that the barrel work looks to be of very good quality. The additional Stampings may be the only real hint to people that the barrels were sleeved.
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Wow! Very helpful guys, thank you. Chris & Dean- I was wondering about the barrels. There is a D stamp that I thought might have been from original Damascus but I was hoping that wasn't the case.
But.. If so why would the rib be stamped titanic steel? I did find the 1 stamp on the barrel lug indicating frame size. ...Forgive me for my inexperience... ; ) I really wish I had more history on her! Unraveling the mystery just adds to the charm right? Hopefully I will get some answers from the research letter. I searched the serial number for the original order tags and they are available. Should I order that as well? What do you guys think? I might have to wait a few months because of the cost. I am positive that the barrel was replaced before my Grandfather acquired it. The stock break was a tragic accident maybe 15 years ago by my Uncle. He took possession of the gun for a few years after the death of my father. Its been taped up until recently when I needed to get a better look. I will wrap it back up immediately to not cause any additional damage. One more question - How do I move my post from Mills thread to its own? I didn't even realize that I posted original message as a reply. I am going to blame that one on the time of my post... Brian Dudley - I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw you responded to my post. Thank you! I was JUST given your contact information (along with a glowing review of your work) from a trusted friend the day before. Could I message you privately about possible repair work? other options? My email is AMuller77@yahoo.com |
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Alicia, Parker ser. no. 93201 shows in the Ser & ID book as a TI4 H 0 S 28 12 which, translated, is a Titanic Steel barreled Grade 4, Hammerless, 0 options, Straight grip, 28 inch barreled 12 gauge. I don't see the D you refer to but that doesn't matter at this point as we know the barrels were not originally Damascus.
Incidenally, where in MA are you? - I live in Andover. |
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09-07-2014, 09:57 PM | #17 | ||||||
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Yes Alicia, feel free to contact me privately either through this site or through my website.
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09-08-2014, 12:22 PM | #18 | ||||||
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It's hard to believe our esteemed Director, and Editor of the Parker Pages forgot to mention to you that if you order a letter for your gun, as a forum associate, the cost will be $100. However, if you join the PGCA, easily done on-line, from the home page, your $40 membership fee will entitle you to research letters at $40, plus four quarterly issues of the afore mentioned Parker Pages magazine, which is perhaps worth well beyond the annual membership fee.
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09-08-2014, 09:06 PM | #19 | ||||||
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Guilty as charged...
Thanks Edgar. |
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09-11-2014, 06:50 PM | #20 | ||||||
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Great thread. Need some advice. Just bought a Parker DH vintage 1906. Nice and tight. Heavily hunted. Bores fair, Skeleton butt. A previous owner had a smith silver solder (?) a shield to the rear of the trigger guard to protect his middle finger when he shot. Want to have it removed and to have the gun cleaned up, but not restored.
What do you think? Who could do a good job on this this. Thanks for your ideas, John Ross |
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