Finally! A Parker underlever, hammer action

[Bill Anderson]

Originally Posted by Chuck Schmidt

schmidtce@aol.com
I have been collecting and restoring (amature stuff) unnoteworthy old hammer double shotguns for a few years, and finally picked up a Parker underlever hammer (10 gauge) that I could afford. This one is in fair condition: bores OK, stock OK but cracked and repaired, fingerprint mostly worn away on the Damacus barrels, one firing pin broken and one hammer has the top broke off (I have the part). The S/N is A1525, Patented No. 2133 (hard to read), the receiver is stamped F.9.R. and the barrels are stamped 'OT'. The locks are backlocks without the Parker logo; the 'Parker Bros. Maker' logo is on the barrels. Very plain shotgun, which is just fine with me. Grade 'O' based on the PGCA site photos (except those guns have pistol grip stocks and this one does not). The stock is stright, the forestock is pinned not latched, checkering is good, and the butt stock is steel. Before I launch into my ususal cleaning and repairs, I wanted to check with you Parker experts- should I leave this one 'as is' or does it matter? I paid $400 for the shotgun and I don't know what it's worth in the shape that it is in. For photos, please check the listing on the gunbroker site, item #206677640. My guess is that since none of you Parker guys bid on it, it's worth about $400. Thanks much for your input. I appreciate it. Chuck Schmidt

Chuck,

You have a lot more courage than I do to take on a fix-it project like this. I wouldn't know where to start. If I was into Parker lifters I would probably buy something like this: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=210626385 and then complain about paying for it. I don't think you over paid for the one you bought. Good luck with your project!

Bill