Help with CH 12G Parker fore-end

Peter Baxter · 11-07-2013, 04:05 PM

Can anyone be of help in regards to my Parker CH or grade 4 12 gauge that is missing the complete fore-end assembly? It is based on a #1 frame. I either have to locate one, (non matching serial #), have one fabricated, (cost$ ?), or sell the gun as is. I have attached pictures and would certainly appreciate any guidance. My initial thought is that a collector would prefer a partial matched gun than one incorporating non matching components.

Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 11-07-2013, 05:15 PM

Peter,

I moved your post to its own thread in this Parker General Discussions forum.

It is always best to start a new thread when one introduces a new subject.

Welcome aboard the Parker forums,
Mark

Dean Romig · 11-07-2013, 05:15 PM

BREAKING NEWS.... Your Parker is not a Grade-4 but is a BH or Grade-5... maybe even a 6

What is your gun's serial number? There are loose forends hereabouts.

Probably 172668 - 172669 or 172670

Peter Baxter · 11-08-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

BREAKING NEWS.... Your Parker is not a Grade-4 but is a BH or Grade-5... maybe even a 6

What is your gun's serial number? There are loose forends hereabouts.

Probably 172668 - 172669 or 172670

Thanks for the help, the serial number is 172668 with a 5 below it. My question is in regards to it current value vs potential value if a fore-end assembly can be located? It is my assumption that all components of this shotgun would have matching serial numbers yes? So if the original fore-end is no longer in existence how does one support increased value with a non matching fore-end?

Dean Romig · 11-07-2013, 05:21 PM

OMG, Not another.

Please get some oil on that wonderful Parker to stop the rust and then get it to an expert to rid the gun of the rust.

Peter Baxter · 11-08-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

OMG, Not another.

Please get some oil on that wonderful Parker to stop the rust and then get it to an expert to rid the gun of the rust.

The gun was treated with a coating of gun oil last night. The good news is that the existing rust is very superficial and will easily clean up with a high likelihood of no pitting at all.

wayne goerres · 11-07-2013, 06:20 PM

Its amazing that such a bueatiful gun could be missing a forearm.

Double Play · 11-07-2013, 07:22 PM

Didn't Eric recently have a high grade (A) forend for sale? If it was a 12 gage and still available it might be a good match.

Opening Day · 11-10-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Frey

Didn't Eric recently have a high grade (A) forend for sale? If it was a 12 gage and still available it might be a good match.

I did have a forend it was a B grade (not an A like I first thought) it was sold to another Parker collector a few months ago. It was an ejector number 1 frame if I remember correctly.

Hammer Gun · 11-07-2013, 07:20 PM

Sometimes they get lost, believe it or not, beautiful gun Gary