"New" 10 Gauge/ More Photos

[Patrick Butler]

Originally Posted by Bill Zachow

Patrick, I am a little confused about Brad stating that the marks on the receiver were "casting" marks. I was/am under the impression that Parker forged and machined their receivers. Not criticizing, just really wondering.

You are, of course, right re the Parker production process. Perhaps I misunderstood Brad's remarks as they were made to my cell as I was walking down the street and I was focused on the good news re the lack of cracks (so far) in that old Linseed oil-covered stock. I'll ask him about the marks when he checks in after the 10 is broken down.

I do remember pictures of another hammer gun posted on this site some time back that had similar marks in the same area. Perhaps they are both just scratches and it was a coincidence...

[Noel McCormack]

Beautiful Parker Patrick!

It looks just like the 1884 10 gauge grade 2 hammer gun SN 41762 I got last Fall. You can roll your own loads - check out the Ballistic Products web page.
I used the "Perfect Duck" reduced pressure load recipe I found on the L.C. Smith collector's page. It worked well on Canada geese.