Parker serial # 258 - Page 2

ed good · 11-12-2012, 11:07 AM

serial #258? front action lock? very unusual? very cool gun, never the less...

Hammer Gun · 11-12-2012, 11:51 AM

Angel it is a 10g a I think, there was snap cap with the gun, not labeled as to gauge modern 10 shell won't go all way in but it could be the shell it was fired and I cut it to 2". The gun has 30" Damascus barrels, the case seems to be tin covered in leather some of the leather came off when it took a tumble just on the edge of the lid, I was lucky on that one!

Autumn Daze · 11-12-2012, 03:43 PM

Gary, Thanks for the pictures. It's like visiting an old friend...That is an interesting gun to say the least.

Wild Skies · 11-12-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Losey

Gary, being a total novice at Parker hammer guns, is it common for the striker to meet the hammer so far off center? Or could these hammers have been replaced at one point.

in any case - thats a great gun, love it.

Rick, because of the axis of the hammer, as the firing pin moves forward upon impact the hammer head ends up more centered on the firing pin.

David Noble · 11-12-2012, 05:01 PM

What a great old Parker! Congratulations! Thank goodness it wasn't damaged in the fall.

OH Osthaus · 11-12-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

Rick, because of the axis of the hammer, as the firing pin moves forward upon impact the hammer head ends up more centered on the firing pin.

thanks - the only hammer gun I shoot has a straighter throw - it hits the strikers pretty much dead center

OLD GEEZER · 11-12-2012, 09:21 PM

Gary: what a great gun.Is there any history of previous owner or would love to hear the story behind it. Thanks Thomas

ch · 11-13-2012, 05:29 AM

Gary, would of liked to heard the conversation with yourself

Hammer Gun · 11-13-2012, 08:01 AM

Every once in a while we all do something stupid!, like take photo's of a gun on a railing, no more from now on a table with red towel, although the red towels are getting scarce they closed the local brothel down and the madam that was my source for the towels has retired to a more meaningful life style! Gary

ch · 11-13-2012, 09:01 AM

I do way more than my share. Opened the door of pickup hunting and my GH fell out. No birds eather.