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Thank you Charlie.
The barrel states that it is a "twist". The only number is "5" on the barrel flat. does that mean 5lb.? The actual weight is 4 lbs 8.6 oz. The barrels are 32", and equiped with the ejector. * EDIT* Extractor Thanks again, David Last edited by David Eberhardt; 07-02-2012 at 09:18 PM.. |
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It looks like the gun is an "extractor", not an "ejector" gun. An extractor guns lifts both shells from their chambers, regardless of wether or not a shell has been fired. An ejector jun has a split on the lifter mechanism, and pops any fired shells out forceably
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07-02-2012, 09:36 PM | #5 | ||||||
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David
I just wanted to chime in here and say I think what you're doing to build good memories for your son - as well as hanging tough in these hard times even to the point of selling some 'toys' so you and your son can share some good times - is about the best thing a Dad can do for his kids. I'd like to shake your hand some day! |
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07-03-2012, 06:16 AM | #6 | ||||||
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I agree with Dean! Sounds like you enjoy family good luck in your quest for fun. ch
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07-03-2012, 10:19 AM | #7 | ||||||
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Thank you for the kind words. Nothing is more important than my family.
It is beginning to appear that the shotgun has no historical or great inherent value. Is there a gunsmith in the Portland area that is Parker knowledgeable that I can have evaluate and clean up the gun? I think I will try to sell it to pursue diving lessons for my son and myself. I would like to realize the maximum return for this shotgun. Is the best avenue to sell this gun by joining PGCA and listing it in the classifieds, or using an online service like gunbroker? Thank you in advance for your interest and advice, David |
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07-03-2012, 01:04 PM | #8 | ||||||
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I am a Parker newbie and still learning, but I noticed from the pictures that this gun appears to be one of the later lifters with the beveled breech face and the checkhook. I thought I had read on another thread that for fans of the lifter action these guns were less common and are desirable as workhorse shooters becasue of these design differences. Is that actually the case? There is nothing quite like a lifter, gotta love em.
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07-03-2012, 01:18 PM | #9 | ||||||
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To add to my observation and question... If I am correct I don't know if this really makes much difference in value, but could be a consideration for someone looking for a nice shooter. I will let the experts weigh in and see if I am full of bunk. :-)
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07-03-2012, 01:18 PM | #10 | ||||||
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Hi Eric,
I also am a newbie to Parker. So much so, that most of your comments are over my head. This is a beautiful firearm that I would love to keep, but have decided to sell it to help fund a new adventure with my son. When the time comes, I will purchase another Parker. I will be a bit more educated by then. Have a great day, David |
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