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Unread 05-09-2015, 11:09 PM   #1
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Just acquired a very poor condition 10 gauge for parts. After closer inspection realized it is an 8 gauge sxs, apx 1885 ( all marching numbers-- 42836---)
No engraving, so nothing special.
Straight stock, ejectors, duel trigger.
Brown twist barrells, hardened fore arm, everything dirty but in operational condition (currently disassembled and soaking in my favorite cleaning/pentitraining solution---50% power steering fluid/50% acetone).
Was thinking about parting out, but wondering if the 8 gauge, 32 inch barrell maybe valuable?

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
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Just acquired a very poor condition 10 gauge for parts. After closer inspection realized it is an 8 gauge sxs, apx 1885 ( all marching numbers-- 42836---)
No engraving, so nothing special.
Straight stock, ejectors, duel trigger.
Brown twist barrells, hardened fore arm, everything dirty but in operational condition (currently disassembled and soaking in my favorite cleaning/pentitraining solution---50% power steering fluid/50% acetone).
Was thinking about parting out, but wondering if the 8 gauge, 32 inch barrell maybe valuable?

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
George
George: I would venture to say that your 8 gauge Parker could be too valuable to part out as they are quite rare especially with an original straight stock. A poor condition 8 gauge Parker is not unusual as most were heavily used, some by market hunters. I question your description of "ejectors" however as I have never heard of an 8 gauge Parker with ejectors. Quite possibly you meant to say extractors. If you PM me the full serial number I will look it up in "the book" & let you know what it says. You may also want to order a letter from PGCA.

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Ha,
You are correct as to "ejectors" vrs extractors--- my mistake.
As far as I know, the serial number provided is the "full" number.??
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George, SN 42836 is listed as a 10 gauge in the serialization book. Do you have the bore and chamber internal diameter measurements available?
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I measured and got .835
Will confirm and post photos tomorrow
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hope you got a 8 ga but looks like a 10 ga by the serial no. no 8 ga made in that serial no according to info in parker books...hope it does turn out to be a 8....charlie...
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K, will try to confirm,
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So,
Can I have 8 gauge barrells on a 10 gauge receiver?
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If it was originally made as a 10 gauge but has 8 gauge barrels now, it most likely went back to Parker Bros. For them.

And yes, 10 and 8 gauges share some of the larger frame sizes.
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George, if you get a letter for this gun, it may contain information that would answer some of your questions. HTH.
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