Trying to determine the grade.

[Mike Franzen]

That’s a nice looking lifter. The barrels seem to be in great shape. Could you post pics of the stock and forend? Do you have any other history on the gun?

[Eric Wiens]

Add pics of the stock. Came from Massachusetts from my wife's grandfather. He got it from a $7 debt during the great depression.

[Dean Romig]

These very early 4-digit serialized Parkers are extremely difficult to identify in regard to dollar-quality or grade is concerned.
Previously I had suggested the gun was the equivalent of a grade-0 but certainly no higher than the equivalent of a grade-1.
Now that we see the checkering pattern of the forend, which is clearly the three-point or “bow tie” pattern, the gun, in my opinion, is in fact a predecessor of the grade-2.





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[Harold Pickens]

Looks like your gun has aged gracefully, Eric. Many of us love to shoot and hunt with our hammer guns.

[charlie cleveland]

nothing closes together like a early lifter....I m awed every time I close one of mine....charlie

[Eric Wiens]

I need to replace the right firing pin spring. Found one on ebay for a #1 12 G firing spring #D545 and was wonder if it would work?

[Bill Murphy]

There are members on this site who make new firing pins and springs for lifters. They would be a better bet than a used pin or spring that is 100+ years old.

[Eric Wiens]

What would be the best way to find a member that has firing pin spring for sale?

Thanks,
Eric