Greetings from Oregon

David Eberhardt · 07-02-2012, 02:26 PM

Greetings from Oregon

I am a father of a 16 year old son, happily married husband of 19 years, and an avid archer. Most of my firearms have been handed down from family members and I will continue the tradition through my son.
I recently picked up a Parker Shotgun that may or may not stay in the family. As a licensed general contractor just trying to make ends meet, and a father of a boy that will be leaving the home in the near future, I want to create as many life memories with him as I am able. Unless business picks up, some of my toys will be sold to help fund new experiences with my son.
I have reviewed this website many times and still have not been able to completely identify my firearm.
Ser #: 24638 = 1882 build
Frame Size: #2 = 12 Gauge
Weight ?
Grade?
Any ideas?

Thank you,
David

charlie cleveland · 07-02-2012, 03:20 PM

your gun is called a lifter or t action by the way it opens...its a grade 1 i think by the small amount of engraving on it... the weight of the barrel are marked on the barrel flat is the weight of the barrels only in unfinished state... the barrels will be twist laminated or damascus should say on the top of the barrels what they are...have your gun checked out by a good gun smith...clean her up and shoot low pressure shells and you will have a gun you and the boy can build memories on...ps some of these other boys will pitch in here in a little bit and give you some better info ythan i can.. enjoy charlie

David Eberhardt · 07-02-2012, 03:31 PM

Thank you Charlie.
The barrel states that it is a "twist". The only number is "5" on the barrel flat. does that mean 5lb.? The actual weight is 4 lbs 8.6 oz.
The barrels are 32", and equiped with the ejector. * EDIT* Extractor
Thanks again,
David

Big D · 07-02-2012, 08:58 PM

It looks like the gun is an "extractor", not an "ejector" gun. An extractor guns lifts both shells from their chambers, regardless of wether or not a shell has been fired. An ejector jun has a split on the lifter mechanism, and pops any fired shells out forceably

Dean Romig · 07-02-2012, 09:36 PM

David

I just wanted to chime in here and say I think what you're doing to build good memories for your son - as well as hanging tough in these hard times even to the point of selling some 'toys' so you and your son can share some good times - is about the best thing a Dad can do for his kids. I'd like to shake your hand some day!

ch · 07-03-2012, 06:16 AM

I agree with Dean! Sounds like you enjoy family good luck in your quest for fun. ch

David Eberhardt · 07-03-2012, 10:19 AM

Thank you for the kind words. Nothing is more important than my family.
It is beginning to appear that the shotgun has no historical or great inherent value. Is there a gunsmith in the Portland area that is Parker knowledgeable that I can have evaluate and clean up the gun? I think I will try to sell it to pursue diving lessons for my son and myself.
I would like to realize the maximum return for this shotgun. Is the best avenue to sell this gun by joining PGCA and listing it in the classifieds, or using an online service like gunbroker?

Thank you in advance for your interest and advice,
David

Eric Estes · 07-03-2012, 01:04 PM

I am a Parker newbie and still learning, but I noticed from the pictures that this gun appears to be one of the later lifters with the beveled breech face and the checkhook. I thought I had read on another thread that for fans of the lifter action these guns were less common and are desirable as workhorse shooters becasue of these design differences. Is that actually the case? There is nothing quite like a lifter, gotta love em.

Eric Estes · 07-03-2012, 01:18 PM

To add to my observation and question... If I am correct I don't know if this really makes much difference in value, but could be a consideration for someone looking for a nice shooter. I will let the experts weigh in and see if I am full of bunk. :-)

David Eberhardt · 07-03-2012, 01:18 PM

Hi Eric,
I also am a newbie to Parker. So much so, that most of your comments are over my head. This is a beautiful firearm that I would love to keep, but have decided to sell it to help fund a new adventure with my son.
When the time comes, I will purchase another Parker. I will be a bit more educated by then.
Have a great day,
David