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Unread 07-21-2020, 10:03 PM   #1
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I recently purchased an Antique Parker 12 ga. It’s an F grade. The bead sight is missing. My local gunsmith cannot find a replacement. Any advice?

I’m new to this forum. Thanks for the help

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Welcome Jordan - I’m sure someone will come on with good advice.





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Jordan if you know the size and thread count, or if it is a press fit I’m sure someone here can help you out. I picked up a large number of Ivory beads awhile back. I’m sure others can also direct you to a replacement bead.
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OK, what is an F grade Parker? Couldnt find it listed in the Parker grades
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yes, pictures please
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A Quality F should be a Grade 2 10-gauge with a straight grip.
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Sights have been threaded on all the Parker barrels I have dealt with. I thought I had the thread size written down in my notes, but can't find it. Parker sights have a mushroom shape, I lack for a better term. I too would like to find a source for a few.
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I’ve seen them callet a sight or sighting nail.





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Thanks for the clarification Dave, had never heard of an f grade
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There are a lot of obscure Parker letter grades on page 215 (Fig. 8.1 – Overview of gun grades in numerical order) in THE PARKER STORY, by L. Parker; C. Price; W. Mullins; R. Gunther; D. Cote; (edited by F. Childrey).
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