That kinda what I thought but first looks flush on top

Okay....I am a young lady with no prior knowledge of guns and their terms. So with my ignorance of such terms, I have to say that I don't know what you are talking about when you say "closed" "action" or "dolls head". I will take more pictures when I get home of anything anyone may need to look at. Please forgive me for not understanding, but put in simple terms, and I'm sure I can get it. Thanks to everyone welcoming me to the site and please know that I am truly greatful for everyone here. Thanks!

Stick in there young lady your in for a ride of your life.

Clean and re brown barrels $300

Clean, glue and refinish wood sparingly $300 if done outside but a skilled amateur can do it him/her self.

Lightly clean rust bloom off action frame. N.C.

TIG weld barrel hook and file to put on face. $200


What does "the ride of your life mean"?

This is a gun that was in poor condition, everything covered by a fine bloom of red rust, the barrels had to be re browned, the rust picked off the frame, the badly fractured wood was in pieces and had to be glued and pinned back together, some parts rechecked and the stock refinished. My guess is that its worth more now than when it was found in the chicken coop and worth more now than the cost of acquisition and repair but I'm no expert.

Oh my!!!! Should I be worried?......................

No but your going to get educated on Parkers and also you will get to know the PM side of this If you havent already.

I'm all for getting educated! I'm somewhat familiar with pistols and a few hunting rifles, but nothing of this magnitude. I could say thank you all day long, but thank you would not begin to scratch the surface on the knowledge and expertise that everyone here is offering me. I'm ready for the ride...none of my interest is based solely around the value. I'm very curious concerning the background, family use, and all around sentiment that this gun holds as well. I will get the letter from this site ASAP regarding documented facts. Thanks again!

Bruce, A ride of your life meant a very fun time. as I have had in learning about these wonderful guns .

Wasn't sure. It was out of context for me. I've heard that two memorable times, once when I strapped into the back seat of an F-4D and another when I went through the Taos Box of the Rio Grande during flood stage. They were wild and memorable rides.

Dee: The "doll's head" is the piece of the top rib that projects out from the rear of the barrels and fits into the same shaped slot in the top of the action. The top rib is the piece on top between the two barrels. The action is the main body of the gun that the butt stock is attached to. When the barrels are completely closed into the action the top lever should come back to center. Bill & Bruce gave you a good aproximation as to the value and restoration costs for your gun. Properly restored your gun should easily be worth $6,000 - $8,000. I recently sold a restored DHE Grade (one grade lower than your gun) for $5,000. Restoration costs for your gun should be between $1,200 and $2,000 IMHO. I would not consider selling your gun (if in fact you are even considering it), at least until you get the research letter, as it may show something that would enhance the value.

Best Regards, George