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Richard,
I have sent in the money for the Parker letter. I called the gunsmith who did the barrels and he said the original bore was .752/753 and he opened it up to .765. The thinnest spot after the job was complete was.33. He does not remember what the chamber size was. I asked him again about the gauge and he said it's tough to say because a lot of the old Parkers were just plain big. I have not heard from you about an email to send you pictures. Is it because you were under the impression that the gun was for sale? If so, I am sorry I mislead you. I will continue to share with you what I find out. Carl |
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05-15-2012, 05:06 PM | #94 | ||||||
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Carl,
I understand the gun is not for sale. I was asking for images to try to help answer your questions. The chamber size you can easily answer yourself without any tools. Slip in a modern 12 gauge shell. If it fits just like in any modern 12gauge gun the chambers are 12 gauge. If the shell is very loose try a 10 gauge shell. If it can not be slid in then it is probably chambered 0.825 for an 11A shell. Have you looked up he Serial number in the Parker Serialization book? Also are you sure the stock is maple? If so, the gun was probable restocked, as I have never heard of Parkernusing maple for a stock. There are other experts here who would know far more about this question than I do, and maybe they will comment on that point. I hope this is helpful. Richard |
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05-15-2012, 05:15 PM | #96 | ||||||
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Hi Richard,
It seems to take a 12 ga. shell just perfectly, maybe a little play, but not so you'd notice. I am a wood person and it's tiger maple. I've taken the pics to show you. They will be downloaded later today. I have looked up the number in the Parker double book set. It was made in 1884. I don't know of another book? I did dial in the serial number before sending the letter and there is information available on it. I believe you are right. I was hoping that it had been stocked in Maple, because the cost to replace the stock is a lot more than the forend. However, setting up the forend for the pics, there is no doubt it's original. The stock is the issue. Thanks, Carl |
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05-15-2012, 05:18 PM | #97 | ||||||
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Carl,
The Serialization lists Parker Number 40419 as a 12 gauge with 32" barrels in Stub Twist made in 1884. Richard |
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05-15-2012, 05:25 PM | #98 | ||||||
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Carl,
The other book is Parker Gun: Identification and Serialization. 2002. You can get it at Amazon.com for $37 and it is a must for every Parker enthusiast. Richard |
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05-15-2012, 05:42 PM | #99 | ||||||
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Hi Richard,
Just sent several pictures to your email address. Carl |
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05-15-2012, 05:44 PM | #100 | ||||||
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I will order the book right away. Well that answers my question. Thanks a bunch.
Carl |
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