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Mike Laritz
10-06-2010, 05:47 PM
Sorry for any intrusion but I'm looking for help. Have an opp to acquire a Parker #146xxx, vulcan steel, extractors, frame 2, case color 5%, blue 60%, Furniture 75%. Gun is tight and still usable. Prob is grade. Stamp says AF3 I cannot find any correlation to this code. Before I lay out $1000 I would like to know. Any help out there? Thanks Mike
John Dunkle
10-06-2010, 05:53 PM
Hi Mike,

Looks like you made it to the Forum after my e-mail to you. Welcome.

I'm moving your post to the appropriate forum so other Site Members will see it.

John
John Dunkle
10-06-2010, 05:56 PM
And oh... If you post the exact serial number, I'll see if it's listed in the serialization book for you..

John
Bill Murphy
10-06-2010, 06:32 PM
The grade would be stamped on the flat of the action, where the barrel flat and the action flat meet. The grade would be adjacent to the serial number. The number and letters you mention may be Remington repair codes which are normally stamped on the underside of the barrels on the flat.
Mike Laritz
10-06-2010, 08:56 PM
Thanks to everyone for your help. Ser#is 146746 and is stamped on the side of the lug, the code AF3 is on the water-----? just below the serial #. So the serial is not on the flat surface wheras the code is and proximity is ver close with the ser just above the code.
Mike Laritz
10-08-2010, 01:17 PM
Bill or John if you are there the grade is V I have no idea what that means, also does the the return to
rem for work (AF3 code) degradate the value. I'm still trying to decide if I get this piece. If I do I will join your group. Thanks again Mike
Harry Collins
10-08-2010, 03:06 PM
Mike,

146746 is listed in the "Book" as a VH with 30" barrels and capped pistol grip. This is an early 1908 Parker "0" grade. If as you described I would think you are getting a good deal for $1,000.00.

Harry
John Dunkle
10-08-2010, 04:07 PM
Hi Mike!

First - thanks Harry for looking that up!

As well, Mike - I agree with Harry... If it's the configuration Harry listed - snap it up.. It sounds like a terrific opportunity as long as there are no huge issues with it? And for the money we saved you, please do consider becoming a PGCA Member? I mean really - where else can you kick back and enjoy the "fellowship" of folks just like you - addicted to these wonderful old guns?

;)

John
Jerry Andrews
10-08-2010, 10:27 PM
Plus there are quite a few comedians on this board!
Dave Suponski
10-09-2010, 08:21 AM
What are ya tryin to say Jerry?.....:whistle:
Jerry Andrews
10-09-2010, 12:29 PM
Some of you guys are freaking hystercal!
Dave Suponski
10-09-2010, 02:55 PM
Not me I'm strickly business.....;)
Jerry Andrews
10-09-2010, 03:24 PM
I don't think we meant for it to be a joking matter the other day on the board, we just sorta jumped on the train and added some humor. If you can't laugh, you're only other option is be a stone face or cry. I can't really see either one of those.
I told my wife the other day she was so pretty I'd string a hundred mile of telephone line just to hear her fart over the phone. We've been married 27 years now, she still laughs!
Bill Murphy
10-09-2010, 07:07 PM
I would sure like to see a picture of the serial number on the side of the lug. That would be quite unusual and may be a sign that Remington rebarrelled the gun. To answer your question, the Remington repair codes do no devalue a Parker shotgun. It adds interest and further proof of work by Parker craftsmen.