Modified Parker for sporting clays?

[Cliff Koehler]

I believe just "SAFE" was engraved but will verify when I take a second look later this week. Does scarce mean unreliable and less desirable?

It is a very old DH receiver, #56,875.

[Bill Murphy]

All Miller triggers are quite reliable and do not detract from the value of a non-original Parker like this one. We don't yet know the status of the barrels or barrel markings. If the barrels are Parker barrels, we will ask about the type of bolt cut on the barrel lug. This gun originally had a plain bolt cut with no added or removable replacement plate to tighten the gun when it gets loose. Don't give up. This gun could still be a good shooting gun.

[Double Lab]

Cliff;
I have 2 Miller non-selective triggers, one in a 28ga and the other in a 20ga. which over a period of 40yrs. have worked flawlessly. They were a big improvement over the Parker single trigger (especially the early ones). I would not hesitate for a minute to purchase a gun with a Miller trigger and I am pleased to know that they are scarce and unusual as per Mr. Murphy.

[Cliff Koehler]

Gents,

I took a closer look at this gun yesterday afternoon. Additional information:

DH receiver serial #56,815 (not #56,875)
Barrel and forearm matching serial #101,278
Barrel flat markings: K superscript f, 4 superscript 1, 2 on back of lug, + sign just above both extractors.
Left barrel: bore .731", diameter .804", constriction .040"
Right barrel: bore .733", diameter .806", constriction .028"

As mentioned in the first post, the stock is non-original with modern dimensions, forearm heavily dinged and appears original, and a Simmons vent rib added with factory solid rib milled down prior to installation. Miller single non-selective trigger.

I am interested in this gun as a shooter for clays. I would open the chokes to IC/M. I realize it has no collector value given the mis-matched frame/barrel and modifications. If the gun can be bought for $1,500 or less, should I jump on it?

Thanks for all the great responses.

[Pa SxS]

The barrels and forend were from a VH. If the barrels lock up tight and the rest of the gun functions correctly, buy it for as little as possible, then have the chokes opened up and have fun!