Hammer for 16 ga 0 frame

[MIKE FISHER]

I'm a new PGCA member and have a field grade 1885 Parker 16 ga, 0 frame, s/n 46155, that I need a right hammer and screw for. Attached are photos of the Parker, with the the left side showing the Parker hammer pattern I'm looking for. As you can see it's a field grade gun and a pretty plain pattern. The right side photo shows the non-original hammer I need to replace. I also need an original pattern screw for this hammer.

I have tried Numrich and Dick Chubb, but both are out of stock. I assume Tom Carter might be able to provide the screw, but can anyone suggest another hammer source? Or is posting on Wanted to Buy my best bet?

Thanks.

[OH Osthaus]

welcome to the board, great gun - a 16 - nice

a matching right hammer for any Parker may be a holy grail sort of thing I think there are more AHEs on the market than right hammers.

it seems, and I would guess due to the right being used more often, the right is the most often lost or broken.

get the screw from Tom, for hammers - watch eBay - just don't bid against me - I need one for a lifter

if you find a matching set that works - that would be your best bet

[MIKE FISHER]

Thanks.

The right being broke most often does make sense and I will take a set if I get the opportunity. Had seen that advice before, but thought it was mostly for getting a good match; now I see it could well be the only opportunity to get any right hammer at all. And will see if Tom can make me a screw.

Hadn't realized Ebay would be much of a chance, so thanks for that. Promise not to bid against as long as I recognize yer handle!

Appreciate the help.

[B. Dudley]

Yeah, put up a want as here as well as keep an eye on eBay.

Keep in touch with me as well. I has a spare left hammer right now, but not a right. But I get things in all the time. Hammers usually do not last long. Especially matched sets. I will keep you in mind.

Does your 16g with 0 frame have the milled out lightening cuts in the water table?

[MIKE FISHER]

OK, will do, and will keep you posted as well - thanks. I realize that I need to take a set if available and reasonable.

No lightening cuts in the water table. Had noticed that on other guns; is that a big positive?

Thanks much for the help.

[B. Dudley]

A matched pair of hammers are not always needed. But they are a plus. Sometimes you get good matches, or differences are so minute that they are not too noticed.

The lightening cuts are just a feature that most find neat. They were used on guns with very light weights. Sometimes even the underside of the forend iron would be milled out as well.

[edgarspencer]

How long are your barrels, Mike?

[MIKE FISHER]

28 in, Edgar, and appear to be about imp. mod. and full, or slightly less, according to my gauge.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by MIKE FISHER

28 in, Edgar, and appear to be about imp. mod. and full, or slightly less, according to my gauge.

Thanks. The reason I asked is because most of the 26" guns I've seen or heard of, did have lightened frames, and I don't recall any 30" 0 frame guns that were. It seems to be a weight vs balance thing. Have you checked the serialization book to confirm is was built as a 28" gun?

[OH Osthaus]

that serial number lists as a 28" 16 ga