Looks like it! There are several screws and bolts that are not stock. I still find myself in awe looking at it just thinking to myself "WOW!".....no words really, just wow!

Last 3 pictures I have:

There is still some shine to the metal in that first picture. The gun has had a tough life but may have more life in it than you think

I bet it's got some shooting life left in it once you cleaned and tightened it up and put another bolt in the floorplate!

Hi Dee! It's good to see you back on the forum. These are some pictures we haven't seen before and I'm in complete agreement with you.... WOW!!

Have you ever sent for a PGCA research letter on your Parker?

Dee,
I think you should look into having it restored or at least replace the screws and put it back into firing condition. That gun is just too beautiful under the rust and grime to let it sit around doing nothing. It needs to be put back to work. Good luck with whatever you decide. Please keep us informed.

Dennis

Love the bolts. Classic.

Yes sir I have...I will post a picture of it when I get into the office this morning for you guys. And I took these pictures this weekend while I had it out and just wanted to share it with everyone here. Seems every time I look at it, I see something different and intriguing so I started snapping photos.

It does still have some shine to it yes....just the lighting and my phone doesn't show it sometimes in the pictures. I've ran my finger around inside the barrel and to me it's as smooth as a baby butt but I have no idea what I'm looking for etc...lol

Second Dennis on that.

Here's the letter:


March 27, 2011



DeAn Durham
521 Harmon Road
Hurst, TX 76053

Hello Ms. Durham:

Parker shotgun, serial number 126696, was ordered by J. M. Parisot in Palmetto Home, MS on April 8, 1904 and shipped on July 27, 1904. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 62 it was a CHE hammerless, 16-gauge. It featured Titanic steel barrels with a length of 28 inches. Its stock configuration was a capped pistol grip. The chokes were patterned RH full (185 # 7 pellets in a 30” circle at 40 yards) and LH full (185 # 7 pellets in a 30” circle at 40 yards). According to Parker Bros. Stock Book No. 45, its specifications were: Length of Pull: 14”, Drop at Heel: 3 ¼”, Weight: 6 pounds and 10 ounces. The price was $150.00 plus $25.00 for ejectors.

According to Order Book No. 63, the gun was returned on August 19, 1904 by J. M. Parisot to repair ext rib and frame. There was no charge.

Parker Bros., Remington Arms Company Inc. and others repaired and reconfigured guns as a major part of the gun trade. Over the years, this Parker may have undergone changes to suit its owners, either at the factory or other competent facility. Complete factory return and repair records do not exist therefore our research team cannot comment, report, or have any responsibility for work performed. It is important to note that those Parker records remaining are hand written and show considerable fading from their age. The research committee has done its best to interpret and report our findings in answer to this request and assumes no responsibility for the recorded accuracy or other work completed.

Sincerely,



Mark Conrad, Research Committee Chairman
The Parker Gun Collectors Association Inc.
P. O. Box 5772 Va. Beach, VA 23471-5772