8 gauge

[George Wright]

Just acquired a very poor condition 10 gauge for parts. After closer inspection realized it is an 8 gauge sxs, apx 1885 ( all marching numbers-- 42836---)
No engraving, so nothing special.
Straight stock, ejectors, duel trigger.
Brown twist barrells, hardened fore arm, everything dirty but in operational condition (currently disassembled and soaking in my favorite cleaning/pentitraining solution---50% power steering fluid/50% acetone).
Was thinking about parting out, but wondering if the 8 gauge, 32 inch barrell maybe valuable?

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
George

[George Lander]

Originally Posted by George Wright

Just acquired a very poor condition 10 gauge for parts. After closer inspection realized it is an 8 gauge sxs, apx 1885 ( all marching numbers-- 42836---)
No engraving, so nothing special.
Straight stock, ejectors, duel trigger.
Brown twist barrells, hardened fore arm, everything dirty but in operational condition (currently disassembled and soaking in my favorite cleaning/pentitraining solution---50% power steering fluid/50% acetone).
Was thinking about parting out, but wondering if the 8 gauge, 32 inch barrell maybe valuable?

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
George

George: I would venture to say that your 8 gauge Parker could be too valuable to part out as they are quite rare especially with an original straight stock. A poor condition 8 gauge Parker is not unusual as most were heavily used, some by market hunters. I question your description of "ejectors" however as I have never heard of an 8 gauge Parker with ejectors. Quite possibly you meant to say extractors. If you PM me the full serial number I will look it up in "the book" & let you know what it says. You may also want to order a letter from PGCA.

Best Regards, George

[George Wright]

Ha,
You are correct as to "ejectors" vrs extractors--- my mistake.
As far as I know, the serial number provided is the "full" number.??
Thanks,
G
210-748-4693

[Snap Cap]

George, SN 42836 is listed as a 10 gauge in the serialization book. Do you have the bore and chamber internal diameter measurements available?

[George Wright]

I measured and got .835
Will confirm and post photos tomorrow
G

[charlie cleveland]

hope you got a 8 ga but looks like a 10 ga by the serial no. no 8 ga made in that serial no according to info in parker books...hope it does turn out to be a 8....charlie...

[George Wright]

K, will try to confirm,
G

[George Wright]

So,
Can I have 8 gauge barrells on a 10 gauge receiver?

[Dean Romig]

If it was originally made as a 10 gauge but has 8 gauge barrels now, it most likely went back to Parker Bros. For them.

And yes, 10 and 8 gauges share some of the larger frame sizes.

[Snap Cap]

George, if you get a letter for this gun, it may contain information that would answer some of your questions. HTH.