Hi Mark-
Thanks for the information. It is very interesting looking at the different variations of frame, mechanics, and form. I got into this by restoring cheap 1853 Enfiles offered by mail order from IMA- they purchased an arsenal in Nepal. I started restoring these 'battlefield' condition rifles for a song. Although clones of more valuable Brittish made by Tower in London, these were $180 and to specifications. My intersts followed the progression of firearme development from flints to muzzle load percussion (rifle, single shot shotgun, some pistols), to single cartridge rifles to double barrel cartridge hammer and hammerless shotgun, stoping with the Winchester lever action repeater. But I got stuck on dbl hammer action shotguns and short guns. All those restorations were straighforward compared to these Parkers!
Your information gives me hope that I will be able to find barrels and a fore end for this one project Parker. It would be just fine with me if a set of 12 gauge barrels and forend would fit the receiver. It seems that the 12 gauge parts surface more often that the 10 gauge. I can complete the other project gun by fitting a stock that I picked up that is pretty close.
I though I saw an ad for a Parker with interchangeable barrels...totally cool. That's why I asked. I bet your Parker with interchangable barrels is a bright spot in your collection. I love the innovention of the antique firearms makers.
Thanks again for your help Mark. Chuck
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