20 ga. Hammer Lifter restoration
 

Hello Everyone, This is Dean Hanson. My Brother Matthew Hanson is the computer guy and is helping me share the four year restoration project of this beautiful 20 gauge lifter. I plan to write a story for the Parker pages in the future, as its quite a story. Feel free to PM and or comment. Lastly, a few folks I need to thank, in no particular order. Matthew Hanson, Breck Gorman, Central Michigan Gun Smithing(Kip), Brian Dudley, Chad Batorski, Jeff Kuss, Eric Eis, Gary Carmichael Sr., Dean Romig, Charlie Herzog Sr., Brian Hornacek, Mike Franzen, Randy Roberts, Tom Wooden, Chuck Bishop, Ed Morgan, and last but not least, t.he man who knows the whole story, Jim Dispagno. Thanks to anyone and all who helped me with this incredible project.

Be Well

Looking forward to reading the article!

Hey Folks, Its ok to contact me on the PGCA site, so Matt does not go crazy...

This is a great Parker folks!

Very special and rare Parker. The barrel steel and “M” stamp is a story that needs to be told.

I can't wait to read that story.

That sure is a pretty piece of wood.

Edgar, i do have the original stock and forend, numbered to the gun. Forend completely broken in half and glued, stock just looked worn out.

You fellas did well, it is just spectacular! Congrats :bowdown:

Just an FYI, Anyone who makes it to the Great Nothern SideXSide shoot in Medford Wisconsin next weekend, are more than welcome to burn a few.

Looks great! I believe I saw the “before” at Pheasant Fest a few years ago

Such a deserving gun for restoration and what an an outstanding job! Can’t wait to read the story behind it. Congratulations Dean!

Garth, Miss ya buddy. Come on up to Medford this weekend. Its a great shoot. I betcha that twenty would definitely serve you well.

Be well, Dean

Dean, You did right by restoring the old girl, a gun to be proud of for sure, Hope I can see it in person one day! Gary

Gary, It would be my pleasure and honor to see you hold and examine this little beauty. The real dream would be to watch you shoot it.

Be well, Dean

Dean, Thanks for letting me shoot 10 rounds out of that beautiful gun at the 5 stand on Friday. It was surely a treat I won't forget Greg Baylander

Greg, My pleasure brother. It was so wonderful to see you smash some clays. Thank you for letting me share a piece of history with you.

Be well. Dean

Dean you have acknowledged every ones contribution, however, the bragging rights are yours. Perfection was achieved with that guns restoration.

Craig, It was a long four plus years to get this lifter 20 back to where it deserved to be. I'm very fortunate to be the caretaker for awhile. Thank you for the compliments. It is my goal to share this little beauty with as many Parker/SXS enthusiasts as possible. It still feels very surreal to reach into the gun safe and bring her out.

Be well, Dean

Dean, how much drop was on your original stock? The 20g lifter formerly known as "Mine" had over 3".

Mike, Right around 3". Letters to it.