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Look in the "FAQ" section at the top of the page, and search for "Post Pictures". Instructions are clear enough that even I was able to do it.
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06-02-2011, 04:54 PM
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Now that my photos are up I have some questions:
Any idea as to the retail value of the shotgun-I am not trying to sell and only ask to see if I paid too much. Does it look as if the barrels (30 inches) have been cut. How much cleaning should I do? Do you know if it is in the book? I’m not sure even what the book is? Should I replace the broken firing pin and if so where can I buy one? Where can I get “The Letter”. Any ideas as to where to find Brass 10 ga. shells or cases? How do I tell if it has chokes? It’s strange how much I like this old double. Thanks in advance, Jim. |
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06-02-2011, 06:28 PM
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Jim: Pleeeease do not make a "cowboy shooter" out of that fine old D Grade Parker. SN 18331 is in "THE BOOK" as a D3 (or Grade 3) underlifter hammergun, no extras, 10 gauge, pistolgrip stock, with 32 inch Damascus barrels made in 1880. You can order a letter by going to the PGCA home page & click on research letters & fill out the request form with your check. Mr. Mark Conrad in due course will mail you a letter (if the documents are available0 that will tell you the original specifications for your gun & who it was originally shipped to as well as info if it were ever sent back to Parker. A close inspection of the top rib on the muzzle end should tell if the barrels were cut from 32" or if THE BOOK is wrong (as sometimes happens, the PGCA letter should tell for sure) Don't do any heavy cleaning, only light oil & a rag. A good gunsmith can make you a new firing pin. Some of the members here probably have some brass cases that they would sell or you can order low pressure 10 gauge loads from RST. You measure tyhe chokes with a choke gauge (your gunsmith can help you with that) WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE. A good insurance estimate would be $3,000 - $4,000 IMHO.
Congratulations and Best Regards, George BTW: "THE BOOK" is the "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" book which you can order from Blue Book Publications, Inc. Go to www.bluebookinc.com or phone (952) 854-5229 E-Mail bluebook@bluebookinc.com |
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06-02-2011, 08:04 PM
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There has been some discussion of early firing pin replacement on this forum. I don't know who is making them right now. They are not something a corner gunsmith can make. A good gunsmith may tell you that your pin is not broken but something else is the problem. Good luck.
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06-02-2011, 08:55 PM
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Dave Purnell can make the pins. You can contact him through the members list. I just got a set from him and have had the gun (1881 D2) out twice for clays and for 2 stages in a cowboy match. Cowboy was done with black powder, that being said mine seldom goes to the matches and then only on selected stages. Get the letter, join the PGCA, and enjoy shooting a bit of history. Ten's Rule Dave |
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From the picture you posted of the muzzles it appears that there is no evidence of steel "keels" in place under the ribs. This normally indicates cut barrels. If the barrels had been cut back from 32" to their present 30" by Parker Bros the keels would normally have been set back in place. I have not seen a set of barrels known to have been shortened by Parker Bros that did not have the keels in place.
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