New hammer 12 ga
Just received this gun which is my first Parker. Serial # 50979. 30" twist barrels, both F/F, best I can tell it is an O grade, fishtail top lever, 1 frame.
Twist pattern is still nice but does need some cleaning. Would 4/0 steel wool and oil harm the finish?
Action seems to be stiff and is probably full of 100 year old junk. Any secrets to pulling the locks? Top lever is stiff as are the hammers.
Gun has a 13 1/4" LOP. The widows peak on the butt plate is perfectly inlet so maybe the LOP is original. Wood is not bad for an 1887 gun. Checkering is in nice condition.
I'll take some photos this weekend and post.
Any advice appreciated.
Mike
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