Question for the Parkerphiles:

[Sam Ogle]

I have a Parker VH, Serial No. 208346, #2 Frame, 32" Barrels, (Yes, full & full). I think it is a 1924 gun, according to serial no. book, and no, it's not in the book; it's one of the "missing."

Anyway, the top lever seems to be a semi-fish-tail, in that it is somewhat bent in a mild curve to the right, then curving back to the left. It's got a little "bow" in it.
Is this normal on these guns?
I've owned a few Parkers, but this is the first one I have noticed this on.

Yes, I will get a letter.........Jeez, guys, I just got it last night, and have been cleaning up the old gunk.....now, where's that Murphy's Oil Soap?:whistle:

Sam Ogle, Lincoln, NE

[Bruce Day]

Common on early 1890's guns, very unusual on late guns such as 208, 346. Many people find them to be a nice touch.

[Dave Suponski]

Sam, The gun is way late for the classic fishtail top lever...but who knows..:)

How about some photos? I am working on something for Parker Pages and that would fit right in.

[Sam Ogle]

Dave;

It's not a classic fishtail. I've seen and handled those. And, know what they look like.
This is more like a wannabe fishtail, or maybe it's simply a bent top lever.

I am lousy with the pictures, but want to have the fellows help me on deciding if a bolt behind the receiver that is poorly hidden can be fixed by someone anyway.
So, I will try to take, then post pictures. I am a 70 year old trap shooter; and have decided that next season, it's gonna be with a 32" Parker.
The first time I run 25, I will be insufferable, and will need to be punctured with a needle so I don't float off. (But, first, I gotta do it.)

Thanks,
Sam Ogle

[charlie cleveland]

by golly go for it sam...never to lateto do 25 with a parker...im not far behind you... charlie