Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums - Skeleton Buttplate 20 gauge size

Page 2 of 2

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums (https://parkerguns.org/forums/index.php)

- General Parker Discussions (https://parkerguns.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2)

- - Skeleton Buttplate 20 gauge size (https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7169)

Bill Murphy

05-26-2012 09:24 AM

The gauge of the two guns would not be the determining factor. #0 frame guns of whatever gauge were commonly fitted with #0 size or #1 size stocks depending on the desired weight or fit. To add a bit, a #1 frame gun is also commonly stocked with a #0 frame stock.

Bob Jurewicz

05-26-2012 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom tutwiler (Post 70655)

Ah, the rest of the story. I found the Skeleton Buttplate from s/n 177244, which the serial number book lists as a DHE 20 gauge with 32" barrels. Rare bird and I'm thinking this might have been one of the ones that went to California to hunt ducks back in the day. Accordingly, I thought it might have been built on a 1 frame because that was (I believe) and option.

Tom,
I own #177244!!!!!!!!
It is as you describe and was restored and restocked to original configuration. It is on a O frame with original 2 3/4" chambering as stated in the PGCA letter. It is a CA duck gun of the era.
Thank you!
Bob Jurewicz

Dean Romig

05-26-2012 11:41 AM

WOW... It really does happen!! Reuniting long-lost parts with the gun they came from.

tom tutwiler

05-26-2012 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Jurewicz (Post 70783)

Good copy on that Bob. I have zero problem with a swap and sent you an email with particulars on the buttplate itself. I'm out of town until tomorrow afternoon, so I may not be able to check my emails until tomorrow afternoon. Tom

Harold Lee Pickens

05-29-2012 08:34 AM

Skeleton butt plate size on DHE 16 O frame-- 5 1/8 X 1 7/8

Bobby Cash

05-29-2012 08:46 PM

It's only right...

So Tom,
How were you able to convince Bob to turn over the 20 gauge
so you could reunite your buttplate with its' long lost gun?

tom tutwiler

05-30-2012 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Cash (Post 70983)

So Tom,
How were you able to convince Bob to turn over the 20 gauge
so you could reunite your buttplate with its' long lost gun?

Offered Bob a swap of the buttplate if he could find an original Parker 20 Gauge skeleton in trade.

tom tutwiler

05-30-2012 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens (Post 70915)

Skeleton butt plate size on DHE 16 O frame-- 5 1/8 X 1 7/8

Thanks Harold. This one is indeed smaller, so it certainly was made for a 20 ga.

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:48 PM.

Page 2 of 2

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page