Do you have a checklist for Inspecting a gun during an inspection period?
 

I just purchased my first Parker (a 16 ga Trojan with 26" barrels) via Gunbroker and am picking it up from my Range this morning. I have a 3 day inspection period and wanted some guidance on what to verify on the gun once I have it in my hands for the first time. I appreciate all of the help.

The gun was sold as a Trojan Parker with matching serial numbers that had been restored. It also said that there had been a "professionally fixed" crack in the wrist.

Here is my plan so far:

1. Verify that all the pieces are included. (Thanks for the recent post about the forend being thrown out by the FFL shipping department)

2. Verify that the serial numbers all match in the appropriate places

3. Verify that the bores look clean and unpitted

4. Verify that the outside of the barrels look clean and unpitted.

5. Verify that the barrels look to be the original barrels with the correct length and are uncut. Specifically looking for 16 gauge and 1 frame on the lug and that the barrels match the pictures on the listing

6. Have my local gunsmith measure the Width of the Barrel thickness to ensure shootability

7. Have the local gunsmith verify that the crack in the wrist is safe


I already know that the case colors are cyanide so I am overlooking that check.
I don't know how to determine if the bluing is the correct Rust bluing process.

Anything I am forgetting for a "shooter grade"

8. Put it in plain sight in my office, look at it for hours and plan my next Parker purchase!!!!!

thanks,

Jeff

Check the ribs! Hang barrel on your finger and knock the tubes with your nuckle. Listen for a steady ring sound. Anything that sounds flat or like a dull thud is very suspect for loose ribs. Also look at the ribs joints very closely. Push down on the rib and look for movement at the joint. A little oil in the crack of the rib might help since it can be seen pushing out from a point if the rib is loose.

Other than that and others that you mention, if the gun is as described, tight, solid and fits you. Put it into your collection.

I don't really have a checklist. This one looked pretty good to me and will be my main squeeze at the Southern, you know, for bragging rights.

The east coast guys can eat their hearts out. Its not for sale.

If, when tapping the barrels for that clear bell-like ring, you hear a slight buzzing, it could be the cocking hook or the extractor causing that.

Other issues aside Bruce, I like that early pad!

There is no slight buzzing with my fancy gun.

Brian, a steady ring sound? You mean like a telephone?

I don't see any need to send this one off to a gunsmith. I don't think it could be improved upon . It gets attention just the way it is.

There are all sorts of tones that can be heard when ringing the barrels. And it is not always a true indication of rib issues. Barrels can give a good sound and still have a rib issue.
But, every one I have encountered that sounded like a flat or dull thud, had rib issues.

Bruce when you hear the bottom of that pad slap against the wood ,you will know to let her go ,it will be shouldered perfectly ,I'm not sure this won't give you a huge advantage ,you might want to check the rule book !:rotf:

Bruce, you sure know how to pick them!

Thanks to all the members who answered my original question. I appreciate the insight and help.