Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums General Parker Discussions

Notices

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
New forum member from NC
Unread 04-29-2015, 07:34 PM   #1
Member
DanHolt
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post

Default New forum member from NC

My Dad passed on to me his Parker double-barrel shotgun, serial number 69918. It hasn't been shot since the 1970's. I'm not interested in selling it, but wonder what I should do to maintain it. I'm not familiar with the local gunsmiths in Winston Salem, NC where I live, and wonder if anyone has any recommendations for me.

I would like to shoot it rather than just keep it for it's sentimental value and not use it at all.

I have a couple of pictures of the shotgun.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_0664.jpg (523.2 KB, 17 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0665.jpg (508.3 KB, 25 views)
DanHolt is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 04-29-2015, 10:30 PM   #2
Member
charlie cleveland
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 12,986
Thanks: 0
Thanked 7,806 Times in 3,970 Posts

Default

fine looking gunand it being your dads should make it priceless to you and the family...these boys will pitch in here soon and give you answers for your questions...and think about joining the parker organization its the finest bunch of guys ever assembled in one group about these old guns....charlie
charlie cleveland is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 04-30-2015, 01:18 AM   #3
Member
DoubleDown
PGCA Member
 
Mike.Smith's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 285
Thanks: 210
Thanked 811 Times in 142 Posts

Default

Hi Dan,

Based on the serial number you provided, it looks like you have a nice 16ga DH (Grade 3) Parker which should have 28" barrels according to the serialization book. Your Dad has passed down a very desirable Parker which you should be proud to own! I live in Raleigh and would be happy to look at the gun for you. I can also make a recommendation for a gunsmith somewhat close to you that could check the gun out for safety prior to shooting it, if that's what you're interested in. I'd call Ken Barfield at Double H Gunsmithing in Blanch, NC. http://doublehgunsmithing.com/ Ken isn't as close as the Gunshop down the street, but he has good knowledge of older doubles, and has done some small repair work for me in the past.

If the gun is in good condition, it shouldn't take much to care for it. I'd suggest purchasing some low pressure shells from RST (http://www.rstshells.com/) and getting her out into the field or onto a sporting clays course!

Mike
__________________
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." - Thomas Jefferson
Mike.Smith is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 04-30-2015, 12:23 PM   #4
Member
DanHolt
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post

Default

Thanks. Mike. I'll contact the gunsmith you recommended. Also, the recommendation on the RST shells was much appreciated.

Any idea what the approximate value is for this gun? Just curious.
Dan
DanHolt is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 04-30-2015, 12:29 PM   #5
Member
Harold Pickens
PGCA Member
 
Harold Lee Pickens's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,945
Thanks: 2,327
Thanked 8,931 Times in 2,240 Posts

Default

It looks well used, but still has alot of use left in her. If you reload, it is easy to load light, low recoiling loads in 16 ga that are very effecient and will leave a smile on your face.
__________________
"How kind it is that most of us will never know when we have fired our last shot"--Nash Buckingham
Harold Lee Pickens is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 04-30-2015, 01:27 PM   #6
Member
Gerald McPherson
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 864
Thanks: 482
Thanked 560 Times in 263 Posts

Default

Could you post a close picture of the receiver? Also recheck the serial number if you will. More pictures will help us answer your questions. Thanks
Gerald McPherson is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:04 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2025, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.