parker gun part swapping
 

I obtained a Parker 12 gauge about a year ago. As I have family living near Turnbull's shop, I brought it in to them during a visit. They noted that the forend had a different serial number than the barrels and frame. These were made in 1903 and were GH grade while the forend was from the 1920's and a lower grade based on the engraving. The Turnbull folks said this was a common occurrence due to breakage, having multiple guns in a house and mismatching the parts during cleaning, etc. They did say they could take the forend I have and weld in the sn, stamp the correct sn for my barrels and frame, and do the proper engraving for the grade. However, I didn't want to go that route mostly due to not wanting to modify the original forend I have even though it is not the original for the gun.

I was wondering if there was a site for swapping parts on the rare chance of actually finding that someone might have the correct sn forend for my gun or need the one I have to match the sn of their gun?

Vincent,
Try posting for what you need in the sale section of this site and doublegunshop.com.
Bob Jurewicz

Sorry for the dumb question - but where is the sale section of the site?

You have to be a PGCA member and know the 'secret handshake' to see it I believe.

That would certainly limit my options.

By the way, great avatar photo - as a private pilot it is a scene I'd love to dive into.

Vincent, I'm sure you could get away with posting the serial number of your gun and the serial number of your forend on this thread. We are always interested in hearing about a new Parker.

Of Course Bill is correct ,but we always like to have new Members also !!!!!!!!!!! Its a good place to hang out ! Russ

Since becoming a member I no longer have an electric bill, truck payment or vet bills for the dogs. This is great! What an association! Jerry

Sounds more like a forecloser!
Bob Jurewicz

Yes, or government suppliments we seem to be so good at handing out in this country! Jerry