New Parker Owner, Almost

Feather Duster · 04-17-2018, 04:33 PM

Hi Everyone, this is my first time posting here. I recently was given the opportunity to purchase what i believe to be a Parker GH in 12 gauge for what i feel is a decent price. The gun has one stock issue that I'm confident can be easily rectified. I'm not sure of the barrel material but i cant find anything that tells me its damascus.It could be but I'm no expert on Parkers. I own several doubles and will take my love for them to the grave with me. I'm hoping I posted the photos properly and someone can give me some insight on this gun. It's actually very light for a 12 gauge and will be used for grouse hunting. The chokes are I/C and a tight full.

Reggie B · 04-17-2018, 04:45 PM

Looks like a grade 2 or GH grade. The wood fit to metal isn't very good so I am guessing it has been re-stocked at some point. The forearm looks to have been re varnished as well. Not sure about that stock, but I will let the real experts chime in. Oh and the legend on the barrel rib should ID the steel type, but they appear to be fluid steel. I encourage you to join the PGCA. There is a wealth of knowledge among the membership that you can tap into that far exceeds the cost of membership!

Austin J Hawthorne Jr. · 04-17-2018, 04:48 PM

If you posted the serial number we could look it up and identify the barrel material. I'd be careful with this one considering the condition of the stock. I'm in Jefferson, and if you're local we could discuss this further...or shoot me a PM.
Austin

Opening Day · 04-17-2018, 04:55 PM

The price would have to be very low for the work that needs to be done on this gun. I have two guns for sale on the members only forum one's a G like yours and the other is a D and they have no issues and they are $2100 and under. If your a member you can see the for sale section and that will save you the membership fee in it's self..

Mills · 04-17-2018, 04:57 PM

Welcome Dan! It looks like a fine gun that needs some attention to the stock. I am a big fan of G grades. I hope you consider joining PGCA

Feather Duster · 04-17-2018, 05:14 PM

I will attempt to get the serial number tonight. The price is $800 which i thought wasnt bad for something I most likely will only use for the occasional vintage clays and grouse hunting. Not saying theres no chance id restore it.

Bill Murphy · 04-17-2018, 05:24 PM

Is there no stamped message on the rib that will give you more information? The stock damage would keep almost anyone from being interested in this gun.

Feather Duster · 04-17-2018, 06:16 PM

The serial number is 17230 and the barrels are marked “Special Steel”. The stock damage is only a chip, it does not appear to be structural.

Southpaw · 04-17-2018, 06:30 PM

Do all the serial number match up. The one on the barrel flats with the one on trigger plate and fore arm?

Feather Duster · 04-17-2018, 06:33 PM

Yes I believe so