I had wondered where this Parkers had ended up

[Milton C Starr]

I almost bought this one last year when Pugs had it , I remember they cleaned the varnish off and said they sold it at a gun show earlier this year .

https://www.proxibid.com/Art-Antiques-Collectibles/Antiques/Engraved-Antique-8-Bore-Parker-Brothers-Shotgun/lotInformation/55186826#importantAuctionInformationTopSection


Will be interesting to see what it sales for .

[Craig Larter]

I like the round knob grip. Interesting how many 8 bores are for sale in the two RI auction, lots of choices Milton :corn:

[Milton C Starr]

I like the round knob grip. Interesting how many 8 bores are for sale in the two RI auction, lots of choices Milton :corn:

Yeah I do believe this is the most double 8s I have seen in awhile , I think one auction has 20+ . Probably the most interesting is the one with a extra set of barrels , thats not something you see everyday .

Some other interesting big bores is the two Purdey 10 bores and the 8 bore , according to Purdey they only have about six 8 bores in their records .

I thought of placing a bid on the Parker but I wouldn't be surprised if it goes above the estimate . Pugs had it listed for $4950 .

[charlie cleveland]

yes it seems that there are more 8 ga s for sale and some at good prices..just bad timing for me....charlie

[Milton C Starr]

yes it seems that there are more 8 ga s for sale and some at good prices..just bad timing for me....charlie

Same here , If I wanted to spend a bit on another double I wouldnt be able to till about October . However I am eyeing this relatively cheap Parker 10 gauge.
I thought If I can get it at the price the money saved from buying a more expensive gun I could get a lifetime membership instead . My annual membership ran out the other day so it would be a good time to upgrade .

Besides I dont think I could get a cooler Parker 10 gauge then what I already have . But I like looking at the market and seeing what the big bores go for .

[Craig Larter]

It's quite possible you could buy an 8 for less in one of these auctions since so many are hitting the market at the same time. It will be interesting to observe.
Shooter grade 8's may benefit if RST does in fact make 8 ga ammo in the near future.

[Milton C Starr]

It's quite possible you could buy an 8 for less in one of these auctions since so many are hitting the market at the same time. It will be interesting to observe.
Shooter grade 8's may benefit if RST does in fact make 8 ga ammo in the near future.

I have looked at some English 8 bores but from what ive read the plastic wads really do not liked being fired in a 9 bore barrel . Most the English 8s I look at have skinnier bores than the Parker 8s . Not sure what wad RST is planning on using but I would think the plastic ones.

I only see two 8s for the October auction , I guess I will see how much money I have by then .

[Bill Murphy]

Push a plastic wad through the 9 gauge bore and make your own assumption about how hard it has to work to get through. My guess is that you are overthinking the situation. How would you ever tell the condition of the lifter 8 on RIA if you weren't actually at the auction?

[Milton C Starr]

Push a plastic wad through the 9 gauge bore and make your own assumption about how hard it has to work to get through. My guess is that you are overthinking the situation. How would you ever tell the condition of the lifter 8 on RIA if you weren't actually at the auction?

Im not worried on the condition of the Parkers , I meant English 8 bores .
From the bore measurements ive seen on Parker 8s they are more than generous for plastic wads .


I wasnt specifically looking for a 8 gauge but any large frame Parker hammer guns .A #4 frame 10 ga would be preferable. I figure If I dont find one this year I can try again next year .

[charlie cleveland]

yes a 4 or 5 frame ten would be nice...maybe you and me will snag one some day.....all my 8 ga s but one have had their barrels clipped so I wont have to worry about what size wad them boys use to make them new shells....charlie

[Mills Morrison]

4 frame 10s seem to be more common. 5 frames don't appear much

[CraigThompson]

4 frame 10s seem to be more common. 5 frames don't appear much

I know of two 5 frame 10’s I’d like to get my grimey paws on ! I have a pair of 4’s and know of a few others .

[Milton C Starr]

Im watching a live auction right now , theres a 4 frame C grade coming up in a bit . Im interested to see what it goes for . The bores are listed as very good but it needs some action work . I think it will easily surpass their $800 estimate .

When I dont have money is when there are some nice big bore doubles up for auction , when I have money there are not any coming up for auction lol such is life .

[Milton C Starr]

Wow the grade 4 10 ga 4 frame sold for only $1100 , I thought it would at minimal got at least $1500 -$2500 .

[CraigThompson]

Wow the grade 4 10 ga 4 frame sold for only $1100 , I thought it would at minimal got at least $1500 -$2500 .

That gun has some issues in the wrist . But still a good deal for the price .

[Bill Murphy]

Milton, are you telling us that you didn't buy that gun? Also, I was disappointed that you didn't respond to my comment about 9 bore English guns. We are, to be honest, in a learning situation here. Please respond.

[Milton C Starr]

Milton, are you telling us that you didn't buy that gun? Also, I was disappointed that you didn't respond to my comment about 9 bore English guns. We are, to be honest, in a learning situation here. Please respond.

Nope , I wont be in the market until probably October if it ever stops raining and we can start getting the peanut harvest in . Oh you mean about trying to push a plastic wad through a 9 bore barrel ? The only information I know about that is from the guys over across the pond who still use them . Theres quite a few 8 gauge reloaders over on pigeon watch and they were the ones talking about the problems trying to shoot the Remington wads through their guns .

Though not all of them had tight bores , we all know how widely bore diameter can vary in old doubles .

[Bill Murphy]

The #4 frame C grade had more problems than I was willing to tackle.

[Milton C Starr]

The #4 frame C grade had more problems than I was willing to tackle.

I can understand that , theres been alot of project guns I have wanted before and not just when it comes to sxs shotguns . Usually for me its not so much a money restraint but a time one . Gunsmithing work takes a long time to get finished .

Right now Im debating instead of buying another gun I would like to buy some cases of shells from RST .

I will barely have time to go hunting with my Parker , we are about to start picking peanuts and processing them and I work 84hrs a week until about the end of November .

I have 2 rifles I bought back in the spring I still havnt mounted scopes on .