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Jeff Bonadurer 10-14-2011 12:11 AM

It's a DH 20 gauge
 
Howdy All,
About a month ago I placed an absentee bid at an estate auction on a Parker DH 20 gauge and I won. It has 28" damascus steel barrels, splinter forestock and looks to be a replaced buttstock. The bores are in very good condition.
Not much of the damascus pattern left showing. At this time I plan on disassembly, cleaning and inspecting. comply with any needed repairs and reassemble the gun. I'm looking forward to shooting this gun. I will send for a letter on the gun soon.
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/...da46d26a_b.jpg
IMG_7820 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/...5312d2fc_b.jpg
IMG_7846 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/...f0eb2585_b.jpg
IMG_7847 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/...69291889_b.jpg
IMG_7848 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/...f0ac86d1_b.jpg
IMG_7862 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]

Best regards,

Jeff

Dean Romig 10-14-2011 05:37 AM

What a great little gun!
There aren't many of those around but I'm lucky enough to have one too.

The stock does look like a replacement but it appears nice enough.
Does it have the skeleton steel butt plate?

Bill Murphy 10-14-2011 08:00 AM

What a nice little gun. Send for the letter now. You may find that the restock is factory done.

Bruce Day 10-14-2011 08:16 AM

You've seen Parker or Remington factory re-stocks of D grade guns that do not have drop points?

The ID book says capped PG. A person could check the TG bow to see if a straight extension was welded on.

Jeff Bonadurer 10-14-2011 03:19 PM

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the nice comments.
This stock has a Jostam pad on it. I'll agree with Bruce. This stock should have the points. There has been a mod to the TG bow. I'll post some photos today.
This gun was advertised with an incorrect S/N. They goofed on the second digit. I thought it was from 1920 (titanic steel) when I placed my absentee bid but really dates from 1901 (damascus steel). Either way, I'm very grateful for winning the auction. I'm embarassed to say what I paid for the gun. :cool:
More photos soon.

Best regards,

Jeff

Jeff Bonadurer 10-14-2011 06:22 PM

Howdy,
Here's photos of the pad and TG bow.

[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/...b201c273_b.jpg
IMG_7868 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/...3695d6a3_b.jpg
IMG_7874 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/...63721d2b_b.jpg
IMG_7876 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/...c2e05f9b_b.jpg
IMG_7873 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/...1ca28410_b.jpg
IMG_7879 by Bonadurers, on Flickr[/IMG]

Best regards,

Jeff

Brian Dudley 10-14-2011 08:46 PM

Looks like a replacement stock. The checkering and comb does not look right.
The number matches on the guard, but it has been repaired. Maybe the original stock was broken through the wrist.

Pat Dugan 10-15-2011 12:11 AM

I just cant believe that the long straight part of the trigger guard is a replacement to the original gun, the curved part looks different and may be

PDD

Mark Landskov 10-15-2011 09:18 AM

A Damascus 20.....! (Sigh) Good on ya, Jeff! They are few and far between, I bet. Enjoy!

Dean Romig 10-16-2011 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Bonadurer (Post 52059)
I'm embarassed to say what I paid for the gun.


Go ahead - You're among friends...:cool:


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