also can someone clarify something on a picture i just noticed of the same model as mine

is there supposed to be a counter sunk screw on the stock above the trigger???

something i need to know when i fit a new butt stock to the rifle..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/krischef/5398024359/

There are two different mechanisms for shell removal. The simpler, more common system (which your gun appears to have) are extractors. Look at the exploded diagram - the extractor is part #10. The more complicated system which pops out the spent shell, while only lifting out unfired shells is called an ejector system. In that case the extractor-type part is split, so that it can accomodate shells which have been fired, and those which have not

According to the SN shown, your gun is not an ejector model. It will have a one piece extractor, which will only lift the shell far enough for you to pull it out by hand.

The "counter sunk screw" you speak of on the side of the stock head is an oft' seen repair to hold a split stock head together. Not necessary for a new stock.

Here's some pics of an extractor

http://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...pictureid=1347http://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...pictureid=1346http://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...pictureid=1394

Here's a damaged stock head that was held together with a wood screw. Is this what you were talking about with the "counter sunk screw"?

http://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...pictureid=1364http://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...pictureid=1366http://parkerguns.org/forums/picture...pictureid=1367

Read FAQ #19, I think it will explain what you are asking. The FAQ page if found by following the FAQ link on the left side of the main page at www.parkerguns.org

Update time::

been working on making a new top lever spring here is a few pictures of the process

the broken spring is beside the new one

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hesgonecountry/

time for an update

been working on cold bluing parts and barrel, made a top lever spring, and welded the latch on the barrel to make it solid and *on face*
now im waiting for a new forend and buttstock to arrive in the mail and i should be just about done.

also in the market for a new butt plate, any suggestions as to where a good online supplier would be??

i just realized that i m missing the tinny screw that holds the trigger spring in place, does anyone know where i can find such a screw? maybe something a watch maker might have laying around

What make of trigger does your gun have? If you don't know, post a closeup picture of the trigger from each side and we'll try to tell you what you have.