Help with CH 12G Parker fore-end

Peter Baxter · 11-07-2013, 04:05 PM

Can anyone be of help in regards to my Parker CH or grade 4 12 gauge that is missing the complete fore-end assembly? It is based on a #1 frame. I either have to locate one, (non matching serial #), have one fabricated, (cost$ ?), or sell the gun as is. I have attached pictures and would certainly appreciate any guidance. My initial thought is that a collector would prefer a partial matched gun than one incorporating non matching components.

Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 11-07-2013, 05:15 PM

Peter,

I moved your post to its own thread in this Parker General Discussions forum.

It is always best to start a new thread when one introduces a new subject.

Welcome aboard the Parker forums,
Mark

Dean Romig · 11-07-2013, 05:15 PM

BREAKING NEWS.... Your Parker is not a Grade-4 but is a BH or Grade-5... maybe even a 6

What is your gun's serial number? There are loose forends hereabouts.

Probably 172668 - 172669 or 172670

Dean Romig · 11-07-2013, 05:21 PM

OMG, Not another.

Please get some oil on that wonderful Parker to stop the rust and then get it to an expert to rid the gun of the rust.

wayne goerres · 11-07-2013, 06:20 PM

Its amazing that such a bueatiful gun could be missing a forearm.

Hammer Gun · 11-07-2013, 07:20 PM

Sometimes they get lost, believe it or not, beautiful gun Gary

Double Play · 11-07-2013, 07:22 PM

Didn't Eric recently have a high grade (A) forend for sale? If it was a 12 gage and still available it might be a good match.

George Lander · 11-07-2013, 07:43 PM

I can't tell for sure if the stock is original to the gun. If not whoever built the stock may still have the original forend.

Best Regards, George

Dean Romig · 11-07-2013, 09:04 PM

The stock appears to me to be completely Meriden Parker original... except possibly the pad.

It is a 1916 gun, was that style of pad available in 1916?

DoubleOframe · 11-07-2013, 09:15 PM

What a beauty. Does the stock have a metal oval or shield anywhere? If not I would bet its been restocked at some point in its life. Either way it looks good except for the pad. If you don't have any leads on where the original forend might be, then the chances of finding it are slim. The next best thing would be to find a lower grade donor iron in good condition that you could have fitted, engraved to match, and stocked with an appropriate piece of wood. Would be costly but the gun is worth it. Take Dean's advice and please get some oil on that rust!