And a few more pics of the Big 8




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Wow.... That is a project....:shock:

It just goes to show you how well built Parkers are.
And I am so glad Mr. Eight Bore has this gun.
Charlie- what are the chambers? 3 1/2?

thanks DEAN.... boys this old gal has lived a rough life in my book..wish she could tail us her past adventures...does anybody out there know any history at all about this old gun... we know she was sold in CALIFORNI and has been to the PGA and to visit MILLS IN GEORGIA and then to se me in MISSISSIPPI...HOPE TO FILL IN SOME GAPS... charlie

GEORGE i have not got to measure the chambers as of yet but i suspect 3 1/4 inch...hope ther longer just for the sake of it ...always wanted a 4 inch chamber gun but dont think this is it.... charlie

My new plan is to save up and get a Parker 8 gauge in original used condition. What I really want is a hammerless with uncut barrels that does not need too much work to get shooting. I say that but Charlie had this one working faster than most gunsmiths can open chokes. Have a long way to go on my fundraiser, but Charlie's check was the first step.

Clues
 

Here are two links to the first appearances of this gun on the internet.

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/i.../t-590742.html

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4240

You will have to save more for that Guerini!

I would like to see a closeup picture of the breech after Charlie fixed the headspace issue.

That seems to be passing. It actually irritated me that the guy dumped on Julia's guns that she enjoys shooting and which fit her just fine. All he was trying to do was sell her a gun and I think she realizes that.