basket case parker

Andrew Timmerman · 08-17-2015, 07:20 PM

Hey all,, new to this forum. i just purchased a basket case Parker on an auction this weekend. Been trying to figure it out what i have but drawing a few blanks. SN Number is 19553 so it was made in 1880, i have also figure out that its called a Lifter gun. Frame is a 2 and barrel length is 30 inch Damascus. Having a tough time figuring out the grade. Is there any pro's out there who can help me. Also is this gun worthy of restoration?

Mills · 08-17-2015, 07:24 PM

Post some photos and we'll be able to help you better

Andrew Timmerman · 08-17-2015, 07:54 PM

i cannot get them to shrink so i can share them

B. Dudley · 08-17-2015, 07:30 PM

The book lists the gun as a grade 2 with Damascus barrels and a pistol grip stock.

How bad the gun is really depends on if it is "worth" and fixing up. Barrels are the big variable.

If it is really bad, it would surely cost more than the gun is worth. But of you want to do it, then it is worth it.

Andrew Timmerman · 08-17-2015, 07:47 PM

actually the barrels are in considerably great condition. I have went through the parts and appears i'm missing one hammer. I have the original silver tag but not the original butt stock. The action seems very complete and in very good shape as well. I don't figure it would take much to make it beautiful again

Andrew Timmerman · 08-18-2015, 06:25 PM

some of the pictures of the 1880 lifter... I'm missing only a few pieces and would like to just make this more into a wall hanger then into a functioning gun.

Mills · 08-18-2015, 06:57 PM

Unfortunately any money you put into that one you will not likely see again.

Andrew Timmerman · 08-18-2015, 07:06 PM

Well i'm not looking to spend a ton of money. I bought the lot very reasonable and could probably sell it for parts. Been thinking of finding the couple of missing parts and possibly putting it out for display, all in all its still a Parker

Fishtail · 08-18-2015, 07:13 PM

Truly, that gun is so far gone it's not even worth displaying. Use/sell it for parts.

Andrew Timmerman · 08-18-2015, 07:18 PM

honestly what kinda value does it have for parts? The only part i'm missing is the right side hammer and screw..everything else is in a baggy..All the springs look very nice and still firm. even the sears are in beautiful shape. no dents in the barrels and bore is very clean.