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Originally Posted by JimDurchholz
I am a new member as of today. I plan on getting a letter, until then I have some questions on my Parker GH. Do all Parker’s have case hardened frames ? What is the correct but plate ( should it have Parker Bro’s )and should the wrist cap have Parker Bros ? My rib does not have Parker Bro’s on the barrel, is it factory? It has 26 in barrel and 11/2 frame. Serial number is 97848. Any help would be truly appreciated. Thanks
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Jim, Others with greater experience and knowledge will likely chime in, but in order of your questions:
- Case hardened frames were the standard for Parker shotguns.
- GH grade guns generally had a Parker hard rubber butt plate, but could be ordered with pads, checkered, and with other options the purchaser was willing to pay for. As a lower grade, one does not commonly find more than the occasional checkered butt and pad in the factory records for this grade.
- Grip caps varied over time, and not all had writing on them. Knowing the year of manufacture can help determine the cap's originality.
- It's doubtful that your barrels are original if not stamped with the Parker name. Certain stampings were pretty standard on Parker barrels and you can find information about those from the links on the Home Page.
Pictures posted of your gun would bring much better and accurate replies. Some of the guys here can see things in photos that still continue to amaze me. As a member, you can order a letter for your gun at a significantly reduced rate if the records exist. Those letters can reveal important things about the originality of your gun.
You might try reposting your message on the new member page to get a wider audience.
Welcome, and enjoy that 1 1/2 frame gun (wish I had one).