More Parker Parts being manufactured.
 

I have been working with Joe Breda on the manufacture of key Parker parts for new manufacture. When I say key parts, we got together on this and I advised on what would be useful to manufacture from a gunsmithing/service standpoint. And I provided him with all the samples to model and manufacture samples of the parts.

As of right now we have manufactured and I have ordered in some quantities:

Oversized roll joints for extractor guns.
Made in different diameters (.440, .445 and .450). (Original used joints run .435 to .440). Manufacturing is so close to originals that they can be fitted into a frame with little additional work. This allows for refitting of the barrels to the frame with NO welding on the hook. They would need case hardening after fitting.

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Parker locking bolts for hammerless guns.
This bolt is made with no taper in it. So it is a direct replacement for 1905 - 1910 guns with first style wear plate in it. Or the angle can be put into it for fitting to 1888 - 1905 guns. Or a partial angle can be put into it for 1888-1905 guns that have been fitted with the post 1910 stepped wear plate. Trip catch is machined into the bolt and hole for screw is machined and tapped.

Bolts for Top action and Lifter hammer guns will be available soon.

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Other parts in the works include oversized forend latch toggle keys as well as external hammers for lifter and top action guns.

Good work Brian.

Brian: A question on the over-sized roll pins. Will it be less costly to repair a gun by welding the hook or replacing the pin? Or is it just a matter of doing the repair the same way it was done in Meriden? Thanks Craig

Well, cost of a new joint is $125.00 for the part. So, figure that compared to cost to weld the hook. Maybe less, maybe more. But it is less of a hasstle.

What would be the approximate labor cost to install and fit the new roll? Can the size be determined before installation or is it neccesary to install one and try it for fit? Do you remove the new roll and harden it separately?

Thanks Brian it all sounds very exciting. If the new pin can be done for a total of $350. or less it would be the way to go in my opinion. Keep us updated. Thanks Craig

Labor cost to fit barrels would depend on the rate of the shop doing the work and the amount of time it takes to fit up a given gun.

In most cases the .540 or .545 roll would tighten up most guns. The rolls can really be made in any diameter required. But those three above mentioned diameters are the ones that I have on order.

The rolls could be case hardened with the frame of it is being done, or they can be hardened separately. My intention was to harden them along with other frames that I may have to have done.

The purpose of this post is to just let people know what Breda is set up to make and what is in the works. If one has a need for the parts, so be it. If not, so be it.

Brian
This is fantastic!!
Thank You
David

Brian, Good work! gary

Here is the most recent part that i have had made in some quantity by Joe Breda and his operation.

Forend toggle keys.

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These prove very useful when fitting up new forend itons or when when having to fit new/replacement barrels to a gun and refitting the forend to them. These keys are made with additional material on the lug bearing surface as to always have enough material to work with regardless of what gun it is being installed into.

If i need one, i always go into the used ones that i have, and if there isnt one big enough, these new ones fit the bill perfectly.

I spoke with Joe yesterday and today. He's a great guy and a grouse hunter too.

Anyway, I ordered an ejector hammer from him. I think I'll fit it myself. I know the Parker ejector mechanism is a bit complex but nothing a relatively smart fella can't accomplish if he takes his time.






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The next items I am having made is more screws. For grip caps, trigger guards and SSBPs. They all use the same screw. The ones I am having made will be high headed with no slots, just like my buttplate screws.

I am having around 500 made.

I have received my most recent order of screws.

These screws are good for Parker trigger guards, grip caps and SSBPs.

High headed with no slots so they can be properly fitted.

I now have 400 of them on hand.

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Very nicely done Brian - those are the best reproduction screws I've ever seen. A year or so ago I was visiting with David Trevallion and he was looking for some of those in all sizes. Congrats on finding someone to make them for you





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I am going to ask a stupid question. In the case of installing an oversized hinge pin, I am assuming the frame holes have to be enlarged. Is my assumption correct?

Great Brian as you know there's a definite need for parts of all types. As you are aware Tony Galazan does do some does do some but less and less

Not correct.

Trigger plate screws are now in. High headed with no slots for fitting.

I have 400 of these on hand. Price is $3.00 as they are.

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Brian - Dumb question... How do you turn the screws in so they can be oriented for the final slotting?

I am sure that question is either addressed in this thread or in my other thread regarding buttplate screws.

Next screws up to be made are upper tang screws for hammerless or hammer guns.

No prob John ,Ill help you out ..with the oversize heads mentioned

-You cut a shallow usable slot in the new screw
- turn the screw in to just a hair of final destination
- mark your final slot ,mark your final depth
- cut final slot
- cut close to final depth
- install screw to proper orientation
- carefully file /finish to flush .

Hope this helps

Chris - Thanks.

New Parker tang screws are now available.

As with the other screws I have, the heads are high with no slots so that proper fitting can be done.

These screws are able to be used on both hammer and hammerless Parkers.
Hammer guns use a longer tang screw. About 3/8" of the screw would have to be cut off for use on a hammerless gun.

The photo here shows from left to right: Original hammerless, Original Hammer and one of the New screws.

Price for these screws is $7.00 each. I currently have 200 on hand.

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the more new parts we have for the old reliable the longer they will be around..nice brian...charlie

Brian,Will you be coming out with a price list of parts for Parker guns? Brownells sells screw slot fixture to get perfectly centered screw slots every time. J.J.

That is one of the projects i have to sit down and work up is a full list of parts pricing. Takes time, which is in limited supply these days.

Howdy :
What style locking bolt does a 1921 mfg. s/n 199605 use ? Do you have those as well ? ......... Thanks, Doug

That would use the post 1910 style bolt. I am not having these manufactured new. But indo have some used ones.

Brian :
Thank You for the quick reply ..... I think I need to get a complete parts list together and see what all I need......... Many Thanks, Doug

PART LIST
 

WHEN YOU GET THE PART LIST DONE, I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HAVE ONE AS I SHOOT WITH A LOT OF PARKER GUYS AND I WILL MAKE COPYS FOR THEM TOO. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK. FRANK HALSEY

I am now taking over supply of Parker lifter offset firing pins from Dave Purnell.

I now have them in stock and the price will be $30 each plus shipping.

They are made from 4140 and treated.

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Brian, is that a "one size fits all" firing pin?





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Yeah. Pretty much. Barring the occational gun that may need a minor adjustment.

I now have oversized roll joints for EJECTOR guns available. In 3 different sizes. As with the extractor joints $125ea is the price on these.

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