Early 10ga. Back Action Lifter

[Jay Oliver]

Here is Parker #46…a 10 gauge with 30” laminated steel barrels. I am very excited about this one though there are a handful of condition issues. I do like the engraving on the gun, especially on the top tang and the trigger guard. The only serial numbers I could find are on the barrels and receiver. I didn’t see any serial numbers on the forend, wedge, or the one hammer I think is original. The locks are rebounding so it may have gone back to Parker at some point.

The big issue is the left barrel has a small hole 4” from the muzzle in addition to heavy pitting in both bores. The left hammer is a non-Parker replacement. I need a new lifter button screw and forend tip. Someone tried to re-fit the barrels, which are now loose.

One question I had was could the barrels be sleeved in 12 or 16 gauge? I would like to give this gun some attention/restoration and am interested in suggestions.

Thanks,

Jay

[Jay Oliver]

More pictures...also no proof marks or any marks for that matter on the barrels other than the serial number on the lug.

[Angel Cruz]

I like it!!!

[Mills Morrison]

I wouldn't sleeve a gun that early. Maybe you could find some orphan barrels somewhere.

[Mills Morrison]

Despite the barrel condition, it looks to be in decent shape for a back action

[charlie cleveland]

nice old gun..i have one just like it in 10 ga..in fact i got it out today and oiled her up...i would have those barrels welded up and shoot the old gal with light loads...my barrels are pitted from one end to the other i have shot it a lot....charlie

[Jay Oliver]

Charlie, that is just what I wanted to hear! It would be fun to shoot this with some brass shells and light black powder loads.

I do think I have a set of 12 gauge barrels that could be fitted as well.

[Matt Buckley]

I love those straight stocks on any of these old doubles.

[todd allen]

Check with Briley's to see if they can fit some 20 gauge tubes to your bbls.

[bruce a lyons]

I bid early on in the auction. I e-mailed the guy for some more pictures and questioned him on barrel condition. He replied the barrels had a couple rough spots but were otherwise nice. Never saw any more pictures. Congrats and good luck with her.

[Jay Oliver]

Thanks Bruce, you got a better response than I did. I asked for more pictures and a quick phone call and received neither. The gun was described as shootable, so you can imagine I was a bit surprised when I saw the left barrel. The action is loose as well and I didn't know about the replacement hammer.

Having said all of that...I am glad I bought this early Parker. I had been looking at few back actions with serial#'s < 1000. I knew I would be gambling a bit on this given the description and pictures, but figured when would I have another chance to get a Parker with a low serial number, especially # 46. So as the activity increased toward the end of the auction I just clicked "Buy it Now" and hoped for the best...

[Mike Franzen]

How cool is that... a 2 digit serial number.

[Jay Oliver]

I did think the 1866 Patent info was on an unusual location on the top tang. I guess Parker moved this around a bit in the early stages of production?

[Mike Franzen]

They were probably pretty proud of that.

[CraigThompson]

Check with Briley's to see if they can fit some 20 gauge tubes to your bbls.

I talked with a Briley rep over the weekend about getting the shorty tubes for a 10 gauge .

But I know for a fact their webpage claims they make 20 gauge full length tubes for 10's .

[David Rios]

Hello everyone I’m in need of assistance. I have a 10ga serial 6313 is this a early number Parker. I’ve had it in my family for over 40 years I can’t find really any info figured I ask the professionals.

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Jay: The Chambers look like a 8 Ga. I would get the barrels fixed and shoot it. Thomas