Parker # 2 for me..... help please!

[johnmac]

well folks i acquired another one here and the only things i know about it is that i like it and probably paid too much,but here she is,fresh utof the woodwork, i have no clue whatseries or birth year or anything at all so any comments would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance
John

[Dean Romig]

Well that last picture sure is an "Oops"

Other than the brazed on forend lug I can't see that the gun has been messed with in any way. Guessing what it will cost to correct that problem... you probably did pay too much.

[OH Osthaus]

"birth" year is 1891

according to the book , that 12 bore P grade should be wearing 32 inch barrels.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Cool serial number though.

[ch]

You gave the right amount for it you got it. From the looks of the picture the forarm fit is fine the braze job was a success I wouldn't worry about it. Whos going to pull the forend off of it when they look at it? best ch Oh great fishtail PH!

[ch]

That was weird. first post was gone until I made a new one???

[johnmac]

Great comments fella, thanks to all!


Two questions, what is the grading on this one?

and the second question is more of a comment, but how can you guys be saying I didn't pay too much when you have no idea what I paid ....ha ha.........

[johnmac]

oh yeah 1 more question. the but stock on my other 1 is completely different, is a bit older, but I was wondering is that an original or some kind of add on?

[B. Dudley]

I was wondering the same thing... Paying too much is all relative.

Looks like the gun has a lot of honest wear, and apart from the "repaired" forend loop, no serious damage.

The P grade was the base grade before the introduction of the VH grade and Trojan. So it is considered a grade 1. Usually fitted with twist steel barrels (as yours is). Some rare examples may have damascus steel. And a small amount had fluid steel before they discontinued the PH grade.

The P grade became kind of a odd duck as time went on since it fell between the VH and GH grades. more people purchased either the cheaper VH or the more embelished and slightly more expensive GH.

Your top lever is wearing in a bit left of where it should be. This can be seen from the "dish" not lining up. This can be corrected if need be. But if the gun is tight, it is not really a concern.

Regarding your other gun. We could give you some ideas if the buttstock is original/correct or not, but we need to see it. Checking for Serial numbers and grade marks under the guard bow is a good place to start too.

[ch]

1 grade or PH. The butt pad may be aftermarket but looks fine. If you got the gun and had the money screw em if they say you paid to much for it. How else do you buy a gun, with a check book...