Mark Straube
02-05-2011, 01:06 PM
Good Morning Everyone,
Well, I purchased my first Parker. A 1930 DH in 12 gauge, 32in brl, double triggers and what looks like ivory sighting beads. Serial # 234751 and it came with a leg of Mutton case pat'd date of Dec. 12, 07. I thought it was on a #1 frame but it's actually on a #2 frame (measures 1 and 1/8 in. between firing pins). The heavily stamped 1 was part of the #12 (for gauge?) with the 2 behind it lightly stuck and covered with dryed grease. Older eyes and dim light just don't mix. Today I have purchased a PGCA membership and will send for a reserch letter. What I do know, based on Family memory, is the original owner was Charles Hayden who passed this beautiful Parker down to his nephew Reginald Hayden Hill. It then went to Reginalds son Ken Hill and to his son (and my good friend) Scott Hill. Neither Ken nor Scott were hunters and the Parker spent many years in a closet. It was shot on occassion. The top lever was stuck in place but a little spray with breakfree loosened it up so the barrels could be attached. The splinter foreend will not quite fit into place. I think a little more cleaning with fix this. Is there a Gunsmith or Smiths in Wisconsin that you would recommend if the action would require cleaning or repair? Any info based on the serial# that you could provide while I await my letter would be appreciated. I will post some pictures as soon as I figure out how with my camera. Have a great weekend Ladies and Gentlemen.
-Mark
Well, I purchased my first Parker. A 1930 DH in 12 gauge, 32in brl, double triggers and what looks like ivory sighting beads. Serial # 234751 and it came with a leg of Mutton case pat'd date of Dec. 12, 07. I thought it was on a #1 frame but it's actually on a #2 frame (measures 1 and 1/8 in. between firing pins). The heavily stamped 1 was part of the #12 (for gauge?) with the 2 behind it lightly stuck and covered with dryed grease. Older eyes and dim light just don't mix. Today I have purchased a PGCA membership and will send for a reserch letter. What I do know, based on Family memory, is the original owner was Charles Hayden who passed this beautiful Parker down to his nephew Reginald Hayden Hill. It then went to Reginalds son Ken Hill and to his son (and my good friend) Scott Hill. Neither Ken nor Scott were hunters and the Parker spent many years in a closet. It was shot on occassion. The top lever was stuck in place but a little spray with breakfree loosened it up so the barrels could be attached. The splinter foreend will not quite fit into place. I think a little more cleaning with fix this. Is there a Gunsmith or Smiths in Wisconsin that you would recommend if the action would require cleaning or repair? Any info based on the serial# that you could provide while I await my letter would be appreciated. I will post some pictures as soon as I figure out how with my camera. Have a great weekend Ladies and Gentlemen.
-Mark