Parker from my dad

NathanOlmstead · 11-26-2018, 02:19 PM

My dad gave me a Parker that he has had for years and recently had a friend clean up for him. From what I can tell it seems to be in good shape. From what I have found it seems to be a Parker VH made in 1902. If anyone has any other insights on it from the pictures below I would appreciate it.

OH Osthaus · 11-26-2018, 02:48 PM

if i read the serial number correctly -113432

it should be a 30" barreled 16 gauge - a nice combination

Researcher · 11-26-2018, 03:20 PM

From the screw holes in the rib, it may have had one of these

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on it at some point in time.

NathanOlmstead · 11-26-2018, 05:33 PM

yeah I assumed it must have had some sort of scope on their at some point. The screws and holes for mounting certainly do not appear to be original.

Ed Blake · 11-27-2018, 12:24 PM

I have a GH that had its rib drilled for one of those trifling sight contraptions. I sent the barrels to an engraver who made and engraved little screws to fill the holes. It actually looks pretty nice.

Randy Roberts · 11-27-2018, 12:39 PM

Nathan that's a dandy combination, a 16 gauge with 30" tubes. If it was on an O frame I would try to buy it from you. Been looking for one,unsuccessfully so far. Before you shoot this one you should have the chambers measured. Most likely they are 2.5". If so shooting 2.75" ammo in it will create some increased pressures you can avoid with the proper ammo not to mention the additional thump it will give your shoulder.

NathanOlmstead · 11-26-2018, 05:31 PM

correct on the serial number and length. Sorry, I should have specified that in my post!

B. Dudley · 11-28-2018, 08:09 AM

You get what you pay for.

6pt-Sika · 11-28-2018, 08:33 AM

I had a VH 30" 16 with a straight grip stock years back I wish I had back now . Got it from a gentleman that's no longer of this earth from the Warrenton VA area , Jerry Amos . He and my pop worked at the same place .

Ed Blake · 11-28-2018, 09:16 AM

Thierry Dujay in Charlottesville. $60.