Parker Frame Size
 

Question anyone, I own my Grandfather's 12 Parker shotgun. When he died, in 1978, he left me a two-door '63 Chevy Impala and my uncle, his Parker shotgun...I traded even up...car for the gun...
The manuf. year was 1920. It is a D grade, Titanic Steel...where do I find the Frame size?

Bill

Bill,On the rear most portion of the barrel lug.Or you could measure the firing pin holes center to center.

Take the barrels off and look on the lug (the protrusion that locks the barrels to the frame) . It is probably stamped 1-1/2 or 2 if its a 12 ga. You might also see the last 3 digits of the serial number just around the corner of the lug from the frame size.

Thanks
 

Thanks Dave, i found it....just over-looked it....think i made a bad trade back in 1978? The gun had a lot more centimental value than the car did...it was my grandfather bought that gun new...first gun i ever shot...he let me borrow it to go dove hunting for the first time, boy my arm was sore that night!

I used to drive a 1962 Impala to go dove hunting. What motor does your 1963 Impala have? Post pictures of the car and the gun and we'll tell you whether you made a good deal. If you didn't keep the Impala indoors since 1978, the gun would be the better deal.

If you didn't keep the Parker indoors since 1978, the car would be the better deal

Bill P,
I think just based on sentimental value alone you are way ahead with that trade.

Bill M,
My 62 Impala had a 327 with solid lifters, 4.56 rear end, Hooker headers, and did I mention three four barrel carburetors. With the Mickey Thompsons on it was hard to keep the front end on the ground.:eek: One day I will tell you about the 64.

Believe me, the Parker has been kept indoors....i have not shot that gun in 20 years!

Bill M.....i can only imagine the story!

and then there's the "iron lung" 454" Suburban