GH locks up tight with heat after a couple firings

[Randy Zimmer]

Gentlemen,
Could someone direct me to a Gunsmith that could repair a Damascus GH in the serial number range of 116XXX? It is a 1 1/2 frame 12 gauge with 30 inch tubes.It appears that the linkage bolt seizes into the barrel lug due to heat (especially black powder, loads) or recoil, and it will not open until it cools off. Also, it appears that the angle on the barrel lug has been reworked in the past and is off in comparison to my other Parker’s. I have owned this gun since 2003, and have just tolerated it, but I would like to repair it, it is a nice shotgun.
Thank you,
Randy

[Dean Romig]

Are the barrels a refit of an orphaned set to your GH?
A refiling of the lug should Never be necessary....





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[Randy Zimmer]

Dean, they are original. It appears that the shotgun was worn out and repaired. It apparently must’ve been used a lot if the lug was worn enough that it needed work on to put the barrels back on face. I received an email from Will’s Brothers, they will work on it.

[Dean Romig]

Good! They will make it right.
When metal is removed from the hook other critical surfaces, like the surface of the lug must have nearly an equal amount of metal carefully removed.
Sounds like somebody was on the right track but lacked the skill to do it properly.





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