Double Barrel (External Hammers), 10 Gauge, Serial #35318

[Joseph Borin]

Hi...I inherited my dad's Parker Bros shotgun and it is missing a (external) hammer. Any help with finding a replacement? thanks

[Dean H Hanson]

Joseph, Left or right?

[Joseph Borin]

Joseph, Left or right?

Hi...sorry - its the left hammer. thanks

[keavin nelson]

A picture of the right hammer would help too.

[CraigThompson]

There’s a fellow in Cali that used to sell hammers . But I dunno if he still does his health isn’t the best . He took a couple hammers and made a bunch of copies . I bought a pair from him five years ago and was pleased with what I got . Man’s name is Dave Fjelline . Maybe others on here know if he’s still doing any buisness . Seems to me he was getting $50 a hammer .

[Joseph Borin]

There’s a fellow in Cali that used to sell hammers . But I dunno if he still does his health isn’t the best . He took a couple hammers and made a bunch of copies . I bought a pair from him five years ago and was pleased with what I got . Man’s name is Dave Fjelline . Maybe others on here know if he’s still doing any buisness . Seems to me he was getting $50 a hammer .

Thank you for the information, sir.

[Dean Romig]

I just called Dave and left a message.

He knows my number and he’ll call me back if he’s able.

I’ll let you know.




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[Joseph Borin]

A picture of the right hammer would help too.

Hi Keavin.

I have pics from my phone of hammer (and missing one) and others showing both sides of the gun and the serial number.

I'm new here and can't seem to post the pics in this forum. Any suggestions?

I can text to whomever is a long time member and get them up so people can see and opine. thank you

[Joseph Borin]

I just called Dave and left a message.

He knows my number and he’ll call me back if he’s able.

I’ll let you know.




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Thank you, Dean.

[Joseph Borin]

Also...I am in New England if any local Parker expert would like to meet up and inspect. I have a basic idea of what I have but this place seems to be chock full of experts.

[Dean Romig]

Hey Joseph - I live in Andover, MA… Where are you?





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[Kevin McCormack]

Contact Dixon's Muzzle Loading Shop in Kempton PA. Years ago I sent a person who needed a matching hammer for an A grade hammer Parker pigeon gun to them. They specialize in original and repro PA/KY style c. 1700s long rifles but are masters at matching replacement parts to original old guns.

At that time they had their own contract engraver to replicate original patterns on hammers, floorplates, patchboxes, ramrods, etc. They forged, finished, colored and engraved a replacement hammer to match his original perfectly; they even "distressed" (aged) it to match the overall patina of his gun. First quality gunmakers of the highest talent. Google them for their own website.

[Brian Dudley]

I have some on hand. But I would need to see a picture of the other side in order to match up the style.

[Dean Romig]

I called Dave Fjelline yesterday and left a message. He called me back at 7:45 PM California time (10:45 PM EST) and we spoke for 15 minutes. I told him that we had heard he had a serious health problem and that he was no longer taking any work. He said “Rumors of my imminent demise are without substance. I’m fine! I’m really busy with setting trap machines for shoots all over. Just finished our annual California Side by Side Association shoot and display and I’m in the middle of my rice planting season.” He said needs to make more low grade Parker hammers but he still has a number of the higher grade contour hammers. He only wants to sell them in pairs though. They are not engraved.
He said he’ll let me know when he has them in stock.





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[Joseph Borin]

Thanks to all who have reached out, expressed interest, etc.

I'm having issues trying to post pics. Tried clicking on insert image but no go.

If someone would be kind to share cell or email privately, I can forward that way. Is it because I'm a new member that I can't post? Thank you

[Ken Descovich]

If you want to add pictures look below the submit reply button there is additional options, click on "manage attachments" button that will take you to another page, click on "choose file" at the top left side of new page, go find your picture/pictures to add then click "upload" button at this point you are ready to go back to your message by clicking "close this window" button located at top right.

[Dean Romig]

And the pictures will post their best if you remember to crop your pictures even a tiny bit and save before posting.





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[todd allen]

Thanks Dean. I am amazed by how many gun pictures get posted with the photographer's feet in the picture.

[Mark Britton]

Thanks Dean I'm glad to hear Dave is doing fine. I was worried when he wasn't at the Southern this year.