33" Barrels?

[Gary Moses]

New guy ? I've just been gifted my 1rst Parker from a very generous friend. Trying to learn all I can about it. From markings I know it was made in 1910, frame #2, DH3, Titanic steel. My question is the length of barrels, they measure 33". Is that unusual or possibly a custom order. I've struggled to find anything online.

[Randy G Roberts]

Hi Gary. That would be an odd barrel length for sure but there is a chance it could be correct. Good close up pics of the muzzle end a serial number would be helpful.

[Gary Moses]

Thank Randy. Pictures will have to wait, I'm headed out now. Sure on length as I've measured both with wooden dowel with action closed and exterior barrel with action open.

[Randy G Roberts]

Possibly serial # 153913 or 154117 ? both of those are 33" guns.

[Bill Murphy]

There is a book, known as the Serialization Book, that could identify your gun as original if you would provide us with a serial number. My 33" gun is identified in the Serialization Book.

[Dean Romig]

Generally speaking, any length over 32" is most probably a special order gun regardless of gauge or grade, with the exception of the 8 gauge guns.





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[Gary Moses]

Wow Randy Roberts you must be clairvoyant!! It is SN 154117. I've been told it is full and extra full but have not measured it to verify. Does this magic book tell anything else ? THANK YOU for the response!!

[Randy G Roberts]

It tells us a little more. Titanic barrels, ejectors, and a capped PG stock. Sounds like my kinda gun.

[Russ Jackson]

That sounds like a Dandy First Parker !!!! Congratulations Gary ! As a matter of fact , First , Second ,Third or any other number in your collection it sounds like a Dandy !

[Brian Dudley]

Pick up a copy of the book or order a PGCA letter.

[Russ Jackson]

Pick up a copy of the book or order a PGCA letter.

I think the book Brian is referring to is " The Parker Serialization and Identification Book " ,I tried to give you a link but can't get it to work ,just go to E-Bay and type the title into the search and you will find it ! Also the pair of Books every Parker Collector should have in his Library is " The Parker Story " !

[Gary Moses]

I could not figure out posting pictures here but created an album as titled above with some pictures. Thanks to all who have responded and helped. I think I will be getting a membership and the registration letter soon, as I've been bitten by the Parker Bug, likely to the dismay of my newer shotguns!!

[Dean Romig]

A very nice and unusual DHE.





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[Gary Moses]

Randy referred to a "capped PG stock". I've looked around but can't find that description. Can someone educate me about that.

[Dean Romig]

Normally referred to as a CPG or in the Serialization book you will see a CP entry as opposed to a S for straight grip or a P (pistol) referring to a ball grip or a "round knob" or semi pistol grip.

But you will never see POW in any Parker records because Parker never made such a grip, except possibly as a special order.





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[Bill Murphy]

Gary, to be honest, the Serialization Book will only tell you what you already know. A PGCA letter may give you information on the original owner and other tidbits. Members of PGCA pay $40.00. Good luck.

[Gary Moses]

So I have become a new member and the research letter will be in tomorrow's mail.

Busy absorbing the ton of info online in the forums now open to me as a member.

One more question for all the experts out there....what range of value should I consider this gun for insurance purposes. She is stored in a quality gun safe, but you never know!!

[Brian Dudley]

Refer to the blue book of gun values for insurance value.

[Dean Romig]

There is nobody who can give you an estimate of value without first seeing your gun. Condition is most important whether original or restored.





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