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Danielclark
02-06-2020, 10:44 AM
I traded a rifle and a little Boot for my latest treasure A DHE from 1907. Can't wait to take it out chicken hunting. I am just wondering if the butpad could be original?
keavin nelson
02-06-2020, 11:03 AM
A letter would be the only way to know, and there are records available. Does look period correct, nice D!
Brian Dudley
02-06-2020, 12:37 PM
I do not think that particular pad is original. As I am not sure if the anti-flinch was available as early as 1907.
But that pad could have been a replacement for a pad that was originally on the gun.

A letter would likely tell you. Or if the pad is removed you would see the original screw holes from the ssbp if it was not originally fitted with a pad.
Mills Morrison
02-06-2020, 08:08 PM
The others give good advice. Just enjoy it too. The straight grip is cool
Danielclark
02-06-2020, 08:42 PM
I'll be getting a letter. This is my third Parker shotgun. I now have VH from 1903 in 12ga. A grade 2 ,10ga hammer gun from 1884 in excellent condition. Took it skeet shooting last weekend, and now my DHE from 1907. It's fun to have a piece of history.
Scott Janowski
02-07-2020, 08:06 AM
Looks like a flat rib gun. It may have an interesting letter.
Brian Dudley
02-07-2020, 09:52 AM
Looks like a flat rib gun. It may have an interesting letter.

Yes scott. It is. I missed that detail.
Dean Romig
02-07-2020, 10:06 AM
A Parker with a flat rib is highly likely to have been ordered as a competition gun and therefor, likely to have also been ordered with a soft rubber pad.





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Reggie Bishop
02-07-2020, 10:16 AM
My flat rib 20 has a straight stock with a checkered butt.
Harold Lee Pickens
02-07-2020, 10:27 AM
just curious, what is the barrel length? That's a nice pick up!
Gerald McPherson
02-07-2020, 12:34 PM
I have one that I believe is a factory installed pad. Trying to paste pics.
Gerald McPherson
02-07-2020, 01:04 PM
another try, 1903 DH
Larry Stauch
02-08-2020, 09:34 AM
What's the length of pull from the front trigger?
Gerald McPherson
02-08-2020, 10:13 AM
About 14 1/4. Same as GH with dhbb.
Dave Noreen
02-08-2020, 01:52 PM
Jostam Mfg. Co. was organized in 1914. Couldn't be original on a 1907 gun. Once the Jostam Anti-Flinch hit the market it was the most popular pad used on American doubles. It is a real shame no one is making 5-, 6- and 7-slot repros.
Danielclark
02-08-2020, 02:36 PM
I think the barrel length is 30" . I am at work right now and will be home to check it out in a couple of days.
Keith Doty
02-08-2020, 06:49 PM
Pretty gun, lucky new owner! I'd be interested to see the letter.