What do I have?

[Bruce Day]

Wasn't sure. It was out of context for me. I've heard that two memorable times, once when I strapped into the back seat of an F-4D and another when I went through the Taos Box of the Rio Grande during flood stage. They were wild and memorable rides.

[George Lander]

Dee: The "doll's head" is the piece of the top rib that projects out from the rear of the barrels and fits into the same shaped slot in the top of the action. The top rib is the piece on top between the two barrels. The action is the main body of the gun that the butt stock is attached to. When the barrels are completely closed into the action the top lever should come back to center. Bill & Bruce gave you a good aproximation as to the value and restoration costs for your gun. Properly restored your gun should easily be worth $6,000 - $8,000. I recently sold a restored DHE Grade (one grade lower than your gun) for $5,000. Restoration costs for your gun should be between $1,200 and $2,000 IMHO. I would not consider selling your gun (if in fact you are even considering it), at least until you get the research letter, as it may show something that would enhance the value.

Best Regards, George

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by George Lander

Restoration costs for your gun should be between $1,200 and $2,000 IMHO.

Okay, it's my turn to humbly disagree with George. (no offense intended George) In my opinion the surface pitts on the barrels are nearly irrepairable and I believe it will be closer to $4K to bring this fine Parker back to what it originally looked like when it left Meriden, CT. and we still don't know what the bores look like or the internal 'action' parts either.

I'm not saying that it isn't worth it to try to restore this gun but considering the expense... it's entirely up to Dee what she does with it.
Personally, I think I would do what my budget allowed but only considering the fact that it is a "Family Heirloom".

[Bill Murphy]

Richard, I missed the hex head. However, I think it's a 3/8" bolt head. I hope it isn't a serious defect. How can we estimate a repair when we don't know if it has a stock, the replacement of which could approach $2500. Dee, let me know if you got my PM. Don't worry, Francis, I'm not trying to buy the gun. That is an inside joke, Dee, about a guy who would accuse you of soliciting if you didn't wear a parka in July.

[Richard Flanders]

Lordy! If that gun could just talk, eh?! Looks like a 7/16" bolt head coming out of the middle of the floor plate. Stay with us Dee. I'm sure folks will be very curious as to what gets done to this one. It looks like it was used as a halibut gun on a charter boat in southern Alaska! I bet that gun has taken a lot of birds...

[Dean Romig]

The 'Book' may list it as a capped pistol grip but in the picture Dee's Grandfather is holding a gun with a straight grip.

[DeAn Durham]

I could very well be wrong about the gun in the picture. I just found it with the gun and I assumed it to be the same. Here are more pics that I took when I got home today. I have it out, so if I need to take more, just give me direction of what you are looking for and I will do my best.

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[DeAn Durham]

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[winplumber]

Oh my !

[winplumber]

I guess I am lost for words