Looking at VHE
 

I have been looking at a 12 gauge VHE, serial number 242357. The wood has been replaced. It is a Remington era gun. Would I need to order a letter to know if it came with BTFE? It has one now.

Thanks

Bo

If an IBM card exists in the PGCA files it may indicate what it had for a forend originally but that would be the only way to know for certain.

Another option is to check with Bob Beach at Griffin & Howe for the Parkers that were sold by A&F and VL&D

Post some good quality pics and you will get an answer as to the for ends originality

It's a very interesting piece. some case color, SST, barrels in great shape. All new wood, though extremely nice wood. If I purchase it, I will post pictures. Thanks for the help.

Is the forearm lug a beavertail lug? Do the barrels appear to be refinished? If the lug is a beavertail type and the barrels do not appear refinished then it was likely an original beavertail gun.

Bo,

You asked for help and knowledgeable members offered by inviting you to post photos. If you post photos of the forend those members who have 25 to 50 years each collecting Parkers would happily share their knowledge with which you. Then, you will be able to make an informed purchase decision. I know what I would do. :whistle:

Mark

Bo, sorry I misread your post. I mistakenly thought you were asking about the originality of the existing forend. After re-reading I see you are asking if the gun originally was equipped with a BTFE. You may have to order a letter ,if info is available, to find out

I just joined today to learn more details about the Parker that's been in the family for 40+ years, so informally hello everyone!

Bo,

Interesting coincidence as my gun is #242242. Sadly the pad was altered but other than that I think it's pretty original.

Here's the fore stock:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-n...-n23Cgt5-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-h...-hCFZnT9-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R...-RZmrv7B-L.jpg

Hope it helps you out.

Scott, as you stated, except for the 'pad' your VHE is "right as rain". It looks like you might have a problem with the ejector hammer in the forend staying cocked. Do NOT attempt to repair it yourself. If it is in fact, a problem, it needs to go to an expert in Parker ejector work.
That's an extremely nice gun and was made at the very end of Parker production by Remington Arms in Ilion, NY.

At one time I owned the beavertail forend from Parker 242262 which was a DHE or CHE.

Scott: Thanks for the pictures. Nice looking Parker.