34"er
 

What a gun!


Brian, you hit the jack pot on that one!

EASTER
 

HAPPY EASTER EVERY BODY....E pecially the men and women on duty watching out for the home front...charlie

The receiver looks incredible. I don't think I'd let the bluing bother me ONE LITTLE BIT on that one. What a gorgeous gun. I don't have a 34" gun but do shoot (at) ducks with a 32" hammer gun and it will really reach out there. Trigg used to have a v nice 34" G grade but has long sold it.

Close ups
 

Well what do you do on Easter Sunday while you are waiting for a late afternoon dinner? You tear your new Parker apart and clean the heck out of it! I was amazed at how dirty the receiver was on the outside. I tried to take some very clear pictures of the engraving emphasizing what I think is very crisp and clean. I did not find any case color on the inside but I do not believe the blue is original. Have a great afternoon.

Yes the nifty pay pall ordering thingy was done on Friday night. I am looking forward to this one for sure.

Brian

Have you ordered a letter yet? I'm really antsy to know what it will say.

you can order one too Dean


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It's hard to tell that it's been blued by the photo's. The engraving looks exceptional for a D grade, there is a lot of fine detail. Consider me green!

Nice gun. Nice photos.
Erick

Definitely one of the nicer 'finds' I've seen in a while. The difference between you and me is that the gun woulda been gone when I went back to get it.

I have a 32" DHE from 1915 just like this one. It has deep engraving also, and it seems to me that guns from around this era have extraordinary engraving. Enjoy, that is one great gun.

Well the letter showed up with nothing exciting.......yes I know all letters are exciting in there own way but I was hoping for something extra special. "No butt plate" and "no safety" are clearly stated along with very specific stock dimensions. Order was from the Marshall Wells Co of Winnipeg Manitoba with shipment to the same in Duluth MN. Original shipment was 8/4/1913. Unfortunately no providence of the owner beyond "Attention: Osborne", price was $75.00 plus $18.75 for ejectors.


Question now is to leave the blue or remove the blue?? Use vinegar or navel jelly, what's the best way? Do I need to take the receiver completely apart? What's the best way to stabilize the metal after?

Thanks!

Remove. My vote.

Brian H: They look really nice with the case color worn off with remaining crisp engraving. Just MHO. Take a look through some photos to see for yourself. I have a CH that I can take photo for you if you would like me to. Bob

Listen to Edgar. Take off the blue gently.

I'd do absolutely nothing with it for one year. Then, I'd decide once the honeymoon phase was over.

If you case color it, from what I understand*, you'll have to get someone to first 'polish' the metal then recut the engraving. Lotta money, and then the engraving has been recut. You might just learn to like it well enough as it is. Even blued, it's a great gun.

*I'm still not convinced the guys who are case coloring these guns are doing it right...admittedly I've never tired it but I am fairly sure one could prep a receiver for case hardening without polishing or recutting.

Another truth about re-case coloring is the fact that the wonderful engraving will be much more difficult to see.

I would leave it the way it is, once you start to take it off your going to be committed to follow through to the end. I think it looks better than a polished receiver, and you certainly don't want to degrade the engraving any. The chances of finding any case color after you take off the blue are pretty slim too. I have a similar trap gun in similar condition, I thought the stock was a little ratty and I let the smith talk me into refinishing the barrels too. I have regretted it ever since, as crusty as it was before, it had character and it looked right. If there are things about the gun that bother you, you may do better to find another one you like.

I'm a great fan of the wait and see approach. Live with it for a year or so. Take it to the range and enjoy it. You probably will grow to like it a lot. First rule of medicine- Do no harm.

If that gun were to be recolored, there would be no need to have to recut the engraving.

I personally do not think it should be recolored. Just the bluing temoved.

CH Photos
 

Brian: Photos per request. Think CC was intentionally removed. No CC in protective areas. I have no idea how it could be done without damaging the engraving. You have a great Parker that many of us would be proud of with or without the blue. Bob

Bob, That is one beautiful C grade!

Vinegar blue remove
 

Well I decided to remove the blue with the vinegar method. This is the 1st Parker where I entirely disassembled the receiver...... and I mean everything. I wanted to be able to wash all parts thoroughly after removing the blue and soak everything well with oil to prevent future rust. What a enjoyable experience but I only say that since it went back together and I have no parts left over. I used 0000 super fine steel wool to clean everything up and did not polish the receiver beyond that. The finish is similar to an old Browning French gray. I am very happy with the outcome and It was the right choice for me.

Brian: Glad it turned out good for you. Try Frontier Pad & Hoppes #9 for the rest of the gun. It will not harm the blue or other finish. Do not let the pad touch the wood finish. I learned about it on this forum and have since used it for all kinds of metal cleaning. http://www.frontiermetalcleaner.com/ Bob

Edgar: Thanks for the kind words. Especially coming from someone of you knowledge and experience. Wish I could take credit for it but; I did not build it. Somebody else did:cool:. I am only its most recent keeper.

Brian, that is MUCH better!

Brian: Beautiful without damage! Bob

A great gun thats even better now.....congrats.

Is it possible to use vinegar to remove the blue from a gun that has not been disassembled? Is there a downside to this method?

That looks gorgeous! I like the contrast with the blued barrels; really accents the excellent engraving. What a gorgeous floorplate. Good job.

In Sporting Life 1913 issue is a listing of Peters amateur averages for 1912
2 Osbornes are listed C.E. Osborne and B.F. Osborne . Other listings for Osborne can be found, if you search you might find a Osborne from the area the gun was shipped.
Link to list
http://library.la84.org/SportsLibrar.../SL6020021.PDF

Gary


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