8 Guage 1888 Hammer Gun

CaseySherlock · 01-23-2012, 06:33 PM

Here are some pictures of my Great-grandfathers Parker 8 guage. Obviously the stock is broken, over the head of a coyote in a trap 75 years ago. I would like to get it repaired, any recomendations to a quality professional would be appreciated. The wood box in the pictures has been with the gun as long as anyone can remember, the gun fits perfectly, so it was either built for the gun or came with it from Parker Brothers, Maybe? My grandfather was born in 1902 and he said it was with the gun when he was a young boy, but didn't know if it was original equipment, he passed in 1994. I also have all the tools needed to reload shells and I have at least a hundred of the brass shells in various lengths also. Any guess on the value of the gun?

JLoew · 01-23-2012, 06:58 PM

Casey,

Looks like a great project gun. To learn more about Parker guns, I would encourage you to join the PGCA. It is a great group and well worth the $40 membership.

There are just a few qualified gunsmiths to fix the wood on your gun to a high level. You might consider Brad Bachelder- he is a PGCA member and a highly regarded gunsmith.

Angel Cruz Ortiz · 01-23-2012, 07:02 PM

Beautiful gun Casey. here's the link to Brad. He's one of the best..
http://www.bacheldermastergunmakers....s/Welcome.html

Bill Murphy · 01-23-2012, 07:39 PM

I may be wrong, but ten pound barrels are about the heaviest I have seen. It should have 36" barrels.

ken larson · 01-23-2012, 07:46 PM

About Brad Bachelder,,,,,he completely restored a C grade Bernard steel Parker,that was a basket case,,,,,,,and WOW WHAT A JOB!!!!!! EXCELLENT RESULTS.

OH Osthaus · 01-23-2012, 07:47 PM

gun - case -accessories and the story

wow

very nice piece of family history.

Labowner · 01-23-2012, 08:07 PM

Casey, could you tell us the frame size.... the number is on the center lug to the right in your 2nd picture.
Great gun and piece of family history. Looks like a 7
Bob

Pheasant Slayer · 01-23-2012, 08:09 PM

Great gun! What makes it extra special is the story and history behind it.. You can never put a price tag on that...

Roundsworth · 01-23-2012, 08:10 PM

The lug has a '7' stamped on it. The check hook lug has some different machine work done to it. My 1886 vintage 3 frame 10 gauge is not like that. Is it unique?

CaseySherlock · 01-23-2012, 08:20 PM

36 and 3/16 inches to be exact, and they are very heavy. I remember when I was just a kid I was not able to hold the gun to my shoulder and aim it.