1876 Lifter questions
I was recently "gifted" a 12 ga lifter wall hanger from another member of the Parker Gun Assoc who is also member of my trap and skeet club. The first lifter I had ever seen other than photos. After checking it out it is pretty rough, stock and been repaired, though now loose and unusable, barrels pitted, missing the left trigger, loose on the hinge, all in all probably a wall hanger. Serial # 8031, 30" tubes, stub twist, 14 1/2 lop.
Then, I received the new Parker Pages and low and behold the Lazarus gun looked about as bad as mine before repair. If mine could look half as good as the Lazarus gun, I'd jump on rebuilding it.
Would like any suggestions for a smith who could perhaps put this old girl back in action or at least check it out for repairs. If too far gone, so be it, it looks cool. Or perhaps someone could use some parts.
Looking forward for any suggestions, Jim
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