The wax I have is the same wax used at the Springfield Armory on their guns. Referred to in this article by David Arnold the conservator there: http://www.gunsinternational.com/articles.cfm?id=72

Specifically its called Liberon Black Bison. I haven't used any on it yet and I won't if you think it unwise. I assumed, maybe wrongly, that the author knew of what he spoke.

I have used the renaissance wax he refers to on the metal of my Greener and was pleased with the results. Appearancewise anyway.

I figure you folks know Parkers and I'll follow whatever you have to say.:bowdown:

A few more pics:

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...pstjbrwr47.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps7x2sdu8v.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...pszdygkldh.jpg

Thanks for the comments, keep them coming.

Pardon the poor focus, I'm using a manual lens on a DSLR and getting the two to work together can be a challenge.

wow ,what a nice gun, If you didn't already post it, what is the lop and dah?
scott

Truthfully I haven't measured either. I bought the gun as an heirloom/collectible and its fit for shooting wasn't a consideration. I will, however measure those tomorrow and post them here. Those are things I should know about this gun but don't. Thank you for asking.

A few more pics I haven't yet posted.

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psdmtpkknu.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psv49koh0y.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psgrgjwtrp.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psyv4ldo12.jpg

The last two show a flaw in the wood. I think it was created when put back together. It is difficult to see but a small piece is pushed up where it meets the frame. I'm not sure what I can do about it. It can't be pushed down as the frame is in the way. Suggestions welcome.

Is the choke noted on the flats somewhere?

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/x...psaoq2pfwt.jpg

No, Parker Bros didn't mark the chokes on their guns.

Cal: I would be proud to own that Parker 10 and would put it to good use as I'm sure you will. Thomas

Thanks to everyone who has contributed, all your comments have been most helpful. I ordered my research letter yesterday too!

Finally got around to it Scott, LOP is 14", DAC 2" and DAH 3" I may be off an eighth or so with either of the drop measurements but that's pretty close. Thanks for asking.

My gun was advertised as a "D" grade, is there a difference between the "D" and "DH"? I'm familiar with the E meaning ejectors but I didn't know about the plain "D" and I didn't find it referenced in the Parker Identification section. Thanks in advance.

the H simply means hammerless

so for example a DHE is a hammerless D grade with ejectors

Cal, the H represents Hammerless - which is what you have.

Thanks to both of you gentlemen. I figured it stood for hammer or hammerless. I guess mine is actually a DH then, not a D.

Was any (or all) of the engraving on these guns done by hand? I know Greener had their "machine" engraving, what about our Parkers?

The only rolled on engraving used on Parkers was on the 0 grade hammer gun lock plates in the 1880s. did not last long. All other engraving is by hand.

I don't think a roll stamp could do this, but I could be wrong........

Thank you both gentlemen, I suspected (and hoped) that it was all by hand. Amazing workmanship, I'm proud to own such a piece of American craftsmanship. :usa:

The rib matting was done by machine and the legend on the rib was usually roll-stamped, though some of the higher grades and some of the early hammer guns rib legends were hand engraved.

This is an example of the rolled on "engraving" I mentioned in my post above.

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