First Parker a # 2 grade hammer gun ser #45689

[John Walters]

Hello I am a new member with a new Parker 12 ga it is in fair condition the receiver is nice and the engraving is not bad at all. I was so supprised at the fine line engraving so delicate I just love it. The barrels are not so good pitted from old style primers just after the chambers. I am planning on saving this old gun buy having Briley install 20 gage tubes so I can shoot it at subgage events. The only other issue I found is the left hammer is louse it works but I want to have that fixed also do the fireing pins have return springs they seem to flop around I am used to guns with fireing pin springs. A recommended Parker gunsmiths would be a big help as I want to get the receiver serviced. It will make a wonderful gun when finished not a collector for sure but a treasure for me. I have a few old SXS shotguns and so enjoy breaking them out for a day of shooting all my shooting friends all younger (I am 76) line up to shoot them at the sporting range. They are not spring chickens most in 40s to 65 avid hunters. Only one has a SXS it is a 10 gage duck gun that he is planning to shoot a Turkey with this year.

[B. Dudley]

I assume your gun is a Top action hammer (not a lifter). The firing pins float. No springs.
Have your barrels checked out by a knowledgeable smith with the proper equipment. Likely your barrels are just fine to shoot with the right shells. The loose hammer will eventially lead to a lost screw and maybe even the hammer itself.

[OH Osthaus]

Contact Tom Carter on this board for a proper replacement hammer screw

That will solve the loose hammer issue and prevent losing one

Replacement hammers are not easy to come by

[Bindlestiff]

A lose screw is not the only cause of a lose hammer. It can be wear on the connecting fit of the hammer to the shaft; wear on either the shaft or the hammer can cause a lose feel to a hammer.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

A lose screw is not the only cause of a lose hammer. It can be wear on the connecting fit of the hammer to the shaft; wear on either the shaft or the hammer can cause a lose feel to a hammer.

Very true.

[Dean Romig]

Or a worn hammer axle or the hole in the lock plate through which the axle protrudes.





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[John Walters]

Thanks for the replys the screw is tight the hammer rocks on the shaft is what I think is happening. Does Tom Carter work on Parkers or just sell parts ? I will have my local gunsmith look at the axel to determine is it is toasted. Gun was made in 1885 top lever is correct most likely it is out of warranty. Who to send it for repair would help.
Thanks Buddy Walters

[Bindlestiff]

Originally Posted by John Walters

Gun was made in 1885 top lever is correct most likely it is out of warranty. Who to send it for repair would help.
Thanks Buddy Walters

Where are you located, maybe one of the 'known' Parker gunsmiths are nearby? I would suggest you find and use someone who is familiar with Parker guns and Damascus barrels.

[John Walters]

I live in Brandon FL suberb of Tampa

[wayne goerres]

Send Brian Dudley a PM. He can help you out. Someone will correct me if I am wrong but I don't think you can shoot lined gun in a sub gun event.