1883 Hammergun Question - Page 3

Eric Estes · 01-27-2011, 04:50 PM

Wow, that is a gorgeous gun! I had no idea my barrels might look like that with proper refinishing. After much cleaning and polishing I still see very little pattern of any type in the metal. Should I expect to see a similar pattern on my grade 0 after a refinish or do the higher grades like yours have nicer barrels?

I will keep reading and researching till I am ready and then will give it a try. I still need to wait on the barrel wall thickness measurement first before I invest the time required for a black and white refinish.

I think I will choose brass over beer can too. Thanks for sharing the pic!

Holeshot · 01-27-2011, 05:04 PM

The blue painters tape will last over 400 rounds and is a lot thinner then duct tape. All the grease must be removed for tape to stick but then you can grease over the tape and it stays in place.

charlie cleveland · 01-27-2011, 05:15 PM

dont kick those old beer cans use a dr pepper or coke... charlie

Bill Murphy · 01-27-2011, 06:31 PM

Eric, your zero grade twist barrels would look very similar to Harry's zero grade barrels upon a proper black and white refinish.

Double Shot · 01-31-2011, 10:45 AM

Eric, Harry's copper shim idea is great advice. I use Steel Shim bought from a mining supply shop. You can buy it in different thicknesses. I have used .002 on my 1882 hammer gun for years. I think the shim would last forever if not for removing and replacing the barrels. Good luck.

Tony

Jim Boudreaux · 03-16-2011, 11:33 AM

Can anyone tell me about serial #32066, I think is it a 12 gauge. It has the Damascus Barrells along with the auto ejectors. Thanks in advance, Jim

Bindlestiff · 03-16-2011, 12:25 PM

Grade zero, 12 ga with 32 inch Twist barrels (no ejectors)

Jim Boudreaux · 03-16-2011, 02:16 PM

actually it is 28 inch barrel with ejectors and all the serial #'s match ????

Jim Boudreaux · 03-16-2011, 02:18 PM

I'll take some better pictures tonight

Bindlestiff · 03-16-2011, 02:32 PM

OK, you have the gun and all I have is a book that may or may not accurately describe it.

I suggest you go to the www.parkerguns.org main page and click on the FAQ link at the lower left side of the page. On the FAQ page, check out FAQ's numbers 4, 18 & 19, it may answer some questions.