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Yours does have the radius.
The transition from the water table to the standing breech is the area we speak of. Yours has a small radius at that point. Earlier Parkers are a hard 90 degree angle at this point. Parker made the switch before your gun was made.
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Brian,
Having seen photos of my Parker, what would you guess as to it's value? Thanks, Bill |
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PM sent regarding value.
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07-13-2014, 12:49 PM | #17 | ||||||
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How common is this issue of nonradiused lifter frames cracking and are there any warning signs that are apparent by a visual inspection? I personally keep pressures and payloads low but who knows what these guns were subjected to in the past
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Any gun of that age is likely going to be fired with care these days and with he right loads.
I would not think cracking of these frames today should be of any concern. Though cracking in this area my well have been observed over the years, I am not aware if Parker made the change as a precautionary measure or as a reactionary measure. That topic is likely subject for speculation.
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07-13-2014, 04:53 PM | #19 | ||||||
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Read the "Parker Story." I have seen several. In fact one cracked frame lifter was at last years Vintagers in Rhode Island.
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Thanks for the link for disassembling my shotgun. I have it taken apart. I don't think it has ever been cleaned. Now the trick is to put it back together...
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