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Unread 04-19-2018, 08:16 AM   #11
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Didn’t most grade 3’s have lightening bolts engraved by the firing pins?
In fact, most grade 2 and higher Parkers had those "lightning bolts" which I believe were engraved to represent ignition sparks or flashes.






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I appreciate the advice. I did see that the serial# of the 10 gauge in the for sale section was close. Just 52 guns before this one.

How can I clean this(and other Parkers) so I am not scratching the metal. I have used frontier pads to clean barrels inside and outside, which works well. How should I clean the frame? I tried Hoppes #9 and 0000 steel wool on small spot of a different gun and didn't like the results. Given my growing Parker collection. I was thinking of getting an ultra-sonic cleaner. I have several guns with that have this type of tarnish or dirt build up.

I'll bring this gun to Addeiville next weekend.
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frontier pads work on all the metal parts

but protect the wood from them
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I agree with Bill. What a great Parker. Didn’t most grade 3’s have lightening bolts engraved by the firing pins.


They are there, under the patina.
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frontier pads work on all the metal parts

but protect the wood from them
I would recommend removing the wood before using solvents and Frontier pads to clean the locks and frame.





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Mechanically it is off face(I put in a metal shim which tightened it up for now) and the lever catch needs a new spring. Barrels are pitted but shootable.
Could someone give a bit more detail about using a shim to help tighten an action, please?
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Garry, this is a quick/temporary fix to let you tighten up the action and use the gun. Basically you cut a small rectangle of metal that goes between the hook on the barrels and the receiver. A lot of people will use a soda can, I bought a set of metal shim stock that came with several different thicknesses from Midway. I put mine on the receiver end and then attach the barrels.

A Parker deserves a better repair than this, but it lets me use the gun until I send it to get properly fixed and put back on face.
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Thanks, Jay! I appreciate your taking the time to respond. I have a gun that's slightly loose that I'd like to shoot a time or two before I take it in for work. I will try your temporary shim idea.
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I bought this gun from Jay a while back primarily to "mine" the hammers for a freshening up of my $125 Grade Lifter 10 bore, which appears to be the first known exposed hinge pin gun.

I took this D grade, that I got from Jay to Kirk Merrington this past Sunday to evaluate the barrels, remove a couple of really minor dings, and to have the gun put back on face. The barrels were pretty crusty n the inside, but actually looked much better just from running the pig through them in the dent raising process. Kirk deemed that there was plenty (.045) barrel to tolerate a moderate honing.

So the gun is being rejointed, stripped and cleaned. Just now trying to decide to just re do the barrels, or keep the guns appearance in survivor mode.

The more I look at the gun, it seems to have a consistent "honest" appearance.

The only detraction are the Grade two hammers.
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Mark, I am glad you are rescuing that gun! I know at first you just wanted the hammers. Not to spend your money for you...but maybe an engraver could improve the Grade 2 replacement hammers you used?

I love shooting brass black powder shells in my hammer 10s. When you get the gun back let's go on an old school hunt. 4 drams of 2ff and 1 1/2oz. of shot would bring down a few ducks and geese...or a turkey. That gun probably hasn't been shot for close to 100 years!
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