parker gun part swapping

Vincent Pascucci · 12-12-2010, 11:58 AM

I obtained a Parker 12 gauge about a year ago. As I have family living near Turnbull's shop, I brought it in to them during a visit. They noted that the forend had a different serial number than the barrels and frame. These were made in 1903 and were GH grade while the forend was from the 1920's and a lower grade based on the engraving. The Turnbull folks said this was a common occurrence due to breakage, having multiple guns in a house and mismatching the parts during cleaning, etc. They did say they could take the forend I have and weld in the sn, stamp the correct sn for my barrels and frame, and do the proper engraving for the grade. However, I didn't want to go that route mostly due to not wanting to modify the original forend I have even though it is not the original for the gun.

I was wondering if there was a site for swapping parts on the rare chance of actually finding that someone might have the correct sn forend for my gun or need the one I have to match the sn of their gun?

Bob Jurewicz · 12-12-2010, 12:12 PM

Vincent,
Try posting for what you need in the sale section of this site and doublegunshop.com.
Bob Jurewicz

Vincent Pascucci · 12-12-2010, 12:38 PM

Sorry for the dumb question - but where is the sale section of the site?

Richard Flanders · 12-12-2010, 12:46 PM

You have to be a PGCA member and know the 'secret handshake' to see it I believe.

Vincent Pascucci · 12-12-2010, 01:31 PM

That would certainly limit my options.

By the way, great avatar photo - as a private pilot it is a scene I'd love to dive into.

Bill Murphy · 12-12-2010, 02:19 PM

Vincent, I'm sure you could get away with posting the serial number of your gun and the serial number of your forend on this thread. We are always interested in hearing about a new Parker.

Brush Buster · 12-12-2010, 03:03 PM

Of Course Bill is correct ,but we always like to have new Members also !!!!!!!!!!! Its a good place to hang out ! Russ

Jerry Andrews · 12-12-2010, 06:21 PM

Since becoming a member I no longer have an electric bill, truck payment or vet bills for the dogs. This is great! What an association! Jerry

Merv Boyd · 12-12-2010, 10:45 PM

Hi Jerry,
Not related to this tread but I loved the pictures of the forend!!!!!

I really appreciate fine craftmanship. Keep up the good work.

Bob Jurewicz · 12-12-2010, 06:25 PM

Sounds more like a forecloser!
Bob Jurewicz