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billy pantazopoulos 01-28-2021 05:52 AM
New also with 2 shotguns
 
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I’m in possession of 2 Parker’s my father in law gave me trying to find out values of shotguns were do I start
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Dean Romig 01-28-2021 06:32 AM
The last one is a Parker Trojan that has been buffed pretty robustly. Probably a good shooter.

The first gun is extremely nice but I can’t identify it.
I’m sure others here will be able to.





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Austin J Hawthorne Jr. 01-28-2021 07:53 AM
The first gun appears to be made by Simpson & Co if I read the barrel marking correctly. I've had a few of those over the years, of various grades, and yours appears to be a higher grade gun. Truly an heirloom to be proud of.

BrianLiszkay 02-02-2021 05:27 PM
Solvent>??
 
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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 323104)
The safety is probably rusted in place. Soak it in some solvent for a day or two. Then move it with a block of wood and a hammer. Very simple solution, if it works. Make sure you pound it in the right direction.
What kind of Solvent do you use? I am new and "found" a parker. I just got it back from the gunsmith. It looks to be a grade 3 but cannot get it open. He also suggests I soak it. For a year or so. What type/kind do you recommend?

Dean Romig 02-02-2021 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianLiszkay (Post 324327)
What kind of Solvent do you use? I am new and "found" a parker. I just got it back from the gunsmith. It looks to be a grade 3 but cannot get it open. He also suggests I soak it. For a year or so. What type/kind do you recommend?

If you plan to "soak" any part of it in a solvent you should make certain no solvent comes into contact with any of the wood finish.




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Russ Jackson 02-02-2021 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianLiszkay (Post 324327)
What kind of Solvent do you use? I am new and "found" a parker. I just got it back from the gunsmith. It looks to be a grade 3 but cannot get it open. He also suggests I soak it. For a year or so. What type/kind do you recommend?
I can't imagine having to soak anything for a " YEAR or So !!!!!! First ,what all was the gun smith you just got it back from suppose to do to the gun ? Would it open when you sent it to him ? I restored an Austin Healey Engine years ago that sit outside in one position for 15 Years with most of the spark plugs removed and only had to soak the pistons for about three months to get them moving again and removed from the cylinders ! I would think something mechanical holding it up !

Brian Dudley 02-03-2021 09:22 AM
That simpson is a nice gun! Someone blued the frame at one point, but nonetheless beautiful. I have an Emil Kerner that is very comparable to it. Do you know if it has any Merkel markings on it? As in the barreled action supplied by Merkel?

BrianLiszkay 02-03-2021 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ Jackson (Post 324342)
I can't imagine having to soak anything for a " YEAR or So !!!!!! First ,what all was the gun smith you just got it back from suppose to do to the gun ? Would it open when you sent it to him ? I restored an Austin Healey Engine years ago that sit outside in one position for 15 Years with most of the spark plugs removed and only had to soak the pistons for about three months to get them moving again and removed from the cylinders ! I would think something mechanical holding it up !
Wait till you see it....Thank you for the help..... There is no wood left to worry about....

I just posted a new thread under new members with pictures. I would guess it has been in the dirt for 80 years or so.... It's a wall hanger for sure but I would still like to get it open.

Francis Marshall 02-03-2021 11:01 AM
Welcome and howdy
 
Hi Robert saw you’re in Tacoma. I’m down I-5 a piece in Chehalis. Maybe we can have a Parker picnic in Western Washington as this COVID fades and the weather warms this summer.

Welcome,

Francis Marshall


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