Gunsmith to do Parker Hammer gun restoration

[Bob Pulcini]

I am new to the form and I am investigating for a friend, where she can get
her grandfathers Parker restored. I am not familiar with any Parker gunsmiths in Dallas that repair or restore these guns. She is very particular about this gun and wants it to done professionally. She does not intend to shoot it, but wants the gun in shooting condition with the entire gun restored.
The serial number of the gun is 49486. I believe it has twisted barrels. Can anyone provide me with a gunsmith that does this type of work. She prefers the Dallas, Texas area.

Thank you

[George Lander]

I would suggest that she contact Herschel Chadick in Terrell, Texas (just outside Dallas) & get his thoughts. He can be reached at (972) 563-7577. That number is not in the book but is in the midst of a number of 10 gauge toplever Grade 3 hammer guns with Damascus barrels and was made in 1886.

Best Regards, George

[Pat Dugan]

Please post pictures, it might not need restoring just some repairs. Restoring in most cases just kills the nostalgia of the gun. I have a Parker under lifter 16316 with twist barrels and people are impressed more with original condition, not the new look of older guns.

PDD

[John Dunkle]

Hi and Welcome,

While you may have not noticed, all of us login/post with our first and last names (as it states several times during th registration process). If you PM me - or post your first/last name - I'll get you set.

Thank you,

John

[Bob Pulcini]

my full name is Bob Pulcini. I would greatly appreciate it if you could set me up. Or....if you can point me in the right direction so I can figure it out?

Thanks,

Bob Pulcini

[John Dunkle]

Hi Bob!

My sincerest thanks!!! You are all set, just remember, if you need to login again, your login name is: Bob Pulcini... Also - by the time you read this - all your posts will have updated, as well as the "Remember Me" login on your computer...

Anyway - my thanks again and welcome!

John

[John Dunkle]

And as follow up - if you can post pics - it would really assist, for if your friend's Parker only needs certain items done - maybe we can come up with some other suggestions for you & her? Just a thought?

Again - my best to you!

John

[Bob Pulcini]

I will work with the lady that has the shotgun and try to post them ASAP.
It would be very helpful if we had the members advice on how to proceed.

[Dean Romig]

It would be very helpful if we had the members advice on how to proceed.

Bob, once you post some high resolution pictures you will get several learned opinions as to how to proceed based on the condition of the gun, but first things first, no valuable advice can be given without first knowing what the gun's issues might be - and pictures will fill in the blanks.

[James T. Kucaba]

If the lady is as particular as you say, and wants the gun to made as close to "brand new" as is humanly possible, then, Doug Turnbull of Bloomfield, New York is the man to do the restore Grandpa's Parker ... The lady should also be aware that no matter who does the work, total restorations don't come cheap ... Turnbull is the cream of the crop, and he's listed in the "links" section of this website.

Jim Kucaba ... AriZOOna Cactus Patch ... Email: JimKucaba@aol.com

[Dean Romig]

Keep in mind however, any "complete restoration" will remove forever any evidence of Grandpa having used it. It will remove forever the wear his hands caused through years and years of use and care. It will remove forever any nicks, scratches and minor dings the gun had received and the patina and shine from the oily cloth he used to wipe it down after using it prior to putting it in the rack or gun cabinet until 'next time'.

[Gerald McPherson]

I have owned my old vh for a few years now. When I first bought it it looked like it had not been used for a long time. Although it had been well used it had been well oiled. Just useing and cleaning it and it looks much better now than it did then. A little flitz polish on the action and it shows more case and polishing the wood with old english oil helped the wood.Shoot that thing. Gerald:shock:

[Leighton Stallones]

Chances arethat the gun just needs a good cleaning. I feel confident that her past relative would be horrified if she has someone restore it to NEW and lose the years of patina and usage