My dad just gave me my Great Great Grandfather's Parker. It is in somewhat rough shape, but I'd like to find a way to hunt with it and would like to restore ...
Serial numbers put it around 1883, The forearm and "stock" have the same serial number, but the barrel has a serial number that puts it around 1880.
I'd like to know more about it, but don't have a clue where to start, so I'm asking the experts (what the heck do I have here?)
Barrel has the following markings:
Serial 18033
Patd, 6/25/1878 & 4/11/1876
has the number "02 (which I think is the size of the action??)
Also has a "T" in parentheses & a +8..
It also has some damage on the top... don't know if this is repairable
damascus twist??
Forearm
Serial number is different than the barrel (29884)
Stock and action:
The straight stock is in pretty good shape considering its 127 years old. no big gouges or anything... probably could be restored I think??
Action is good and tight, very little if any play.
Has the following markings:
patd, 4/11/1876, 9/03/1882, 3/16/1875
serial number is 29884
There isn't a grade stamp that I can find.
Any help or information on who to send it to for restoration and any info on what kind of parker I have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance!!!
MB