My first Parker hammer gun

[Ralph Miller]

I am in the process of acquiring my first parker hammer gun. It has S/N 66703. The Configuration is as follows: PT T O C 10 32. Looks like it was made in 1891. It is a basic model, minimal engraving, but is in pretty good shape, except for being dusty with a few hunting dings. The left hammer will move back under spring tension, but will not lock back. The twisted barrel has a couple of very shallow and smooth impact marks on the left-hand side, near the muzzle. The bores are clean and shiny with no pitting. The action is tight and functions well. I have not had a chance to take it apart to see what the internal hammer problem is, and I will not be able to until after I buy it. I was told it has been a wall hanger for over 40 years, handed down thru the family from a great grandfather. Now with a death in the family they are selling the home and the Parker has to find a new home also. I bought it for $500 and would like to give it a new life. This will be my third Parker. My first was an SB, then a hammerless double, and now this Hammer double. They seem to keep finding me, without me looking for them? There is something special about Parkers, compared to my other firearm collectables. I will send pics when I have them.

[Bill Murphy]

Tell us about your SB, maybe pictures.

[Ralph Miller]

Hi Bill Check out my earlier post on "Parker Single Barrel Trap Shotguns" under "1928 SBT Upgraded".

Take care,

[Dean H Hanson]

The repair needed( barrel dings, hammer cocking) are pretty minimal. Let me know on the lock.... I may have that part. May require a little disassembly and fitting, but relatively simple.

Be well and congrats, Dean

[Bill Murphy]

I remember your SB. I love that gun.

[Ralph Miller]

Thanks Dean, I will let you know what I see once I can take it apart.

Thanks Bill, if only I knew what the two Remington service tags (LK3, Feb 1941 & ANN3, Mar 1944) performed on my SB.

Ralph

[Ralph Miller]

See attached pics of Parker Hammer

[Ralph Miller]

More Pics

[Ralph Miller]

More pics

[edgarspencer]

A 32" 10ga has probably knocked down more than a few ducks.
What frame size is it built on? How are the bores?
Both hammer screws appear to have been replaced, but they have a nice patina, so I'd leave them alone.

[Dean H Hanson]

Wow Ralph, That 3 frame 10 will clean up fantastic. Great find. I own a couple my self, same configuration. Definitely not abused. Good luck bringing that one back to proper form.

[Ralph Miller]

I will have to look again at the frame size, I did not take a pic that captured that. The bores were shiny with little or no pitting seen.

[Ralph Miller]

Hi Dean, I got a chance to take it apart and start cleaning it up. Internally it looks very good as far as the color case hardening. The chambers and bores ere excellent. It appears to have hung on the mantle for many years without use. Attached are some more pics and a pic of the LH hammer assy broken small part (stirrup?), next to the RH hammer. Can you tell me the broken part name and if it is part of an assembly, and/or what to get to repair the assembly?

Thanks,

[Ralph Miller]

More pics.

[Ralph Miller]

Hard to capture, with a pic, the shallow dings in barrel? More pics.

[Ralph Miller]

Dean attached is a Parker Hammer Lock Schematic that I found in one of my Parker books, I added some part nomenclature, but I am not sure if the terminology is correct. Please let me know.

Thanks,

[Dean H Hanson]

Ralph, Check your PM's

[Ralph Miller]

I can not get the PM to work for me?

Thanks Dean about the part, please let me know.

Ralph

[Ralph Miller]

Parker Double Hammer Lock Schematic, for reference.

Schematic Reference: Page 237

Muderlak, E (1997). Parker Guns "The Old Reliable". Long Beach: Safari Press Inc.


Thanks Brian for the technical input,

Ralph

[Ralph Miller]

Thanks Dean, I contacted Bryan and he is sending me the part.

Ralph

[Jerry Harlow]

Great gun and well bought!

[Ralph Miller]

Thanks J.A. I am excited to bring this old Double Hammer back to full form and use it.

Ralph


Hi Brian, I received the stirrup today. I will be installing it shortly.

Thanks so much for your help and the part.

Ralph