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Brian Dudley

08-02-2019 05:11 PM

There does not look to be a crack anywhere on that cheek. Just grain lines and deep gouges/scratches.

There are no forces that would create damage in those areas. Except for climate acclamation and the wood shrinking, and that would only cause very fine hairline cracks.

If you want to be completely sure, the action should be removed and the head fo the stock inspected. But, based on the photo of it, I do not think there is any damaged there.

Daniel G Rainey

08-02-2019 05:16 PM

Great looking gun !

Francis Marshall

08-02-2019 05:19 PM

Thanks for all the opinions and analysis. I’m going with the consensus. Off to Montana to hunt with this old gun. We’ll see about the low sharptail numbers. It’s been pretty lean the past 2 years, but I’m always hopeful. :)

Francis Marshall

08-02-2019 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew Hause (Post 278451)

The gap superiorly and the difference in the wood finish do suggest some previous repair as Bruce suggested. The usual Parker head-of-the-stock crack in down the middle

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../270528918.jpg

The Stock Doctor would explain that little cracks are much easier to repair than big cracks, and I would have the stock examined before use.

BTW: what is the chamber length?

The chamber length is 2 and a half inches. I’ve got a case of RSTs 16s ready to go.

Francis Marshall

08-02-2019 05:33 PM

Thank you that seems to be the consensus. I’m going to shoot it.

davidboyles

08-02-2019 07:36 PM

CHE crack?

Shoot that baby. 1 oz.recoil more than 7/8 and don't kill any better. RST Falcon Lites!!Save the old stock some extra stress this year and hammer those grouse. Good luck. If you decide it's not for you just let me know!! Beautiful gun I am fond of C grades I did own some 12's but would like a 16 someday.

Rich Anderson

08-08-2019 07:19 AM

2 1/2 inch RST's with 7/8ths of shot will work splendidly. Keep an eye on the stock and you will have a great fall chasing birds with a wonderful Parker. Congrats on the find.

edgarspencer

08-08-2019 08:31 AM

Pretty gun from a great period. As others have said, I also don't think there's a crack there; just memories of past hunts.

Patrick Lien

08-09-2019 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis Marshall (Post 278470)

Thank you that seems to be the consensus. I’m going to shoot it.

Francis,
Don't rush in. These old guns can be dangerous! If you have any reservations about shooting this gun then I know a guy 381.7 due East that can fix your worries.:bigbye:

PML
p.s. I think you will break before the gun does. Shoot it!

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