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05-28-2013, 12:49 PM
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Where is and how bad is the pitting? It looks like the barrels have retained a fair amount of the original damascus finish.
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05-28-2013, 01:04 PM
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What I am seeing as pitting may simply be normal aging. The gun is nice and clean, and the previously attached pictures are representative of the entire finish. I'm just not that familiar with "condition grading" to make any good judgements. Maybe some closeups will help you.
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05-28-2013, 01:39 PM
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Ok, "pitting" normally brings to mind the condition of the bores, the inside of the barrels, how are they?
The gun (admittedly i am looking at it on the phone) looks good to me. The out side finish has some "patina" but i do not see where rust has caused any pits in the metal. I am sure other who can see the pictures better will comment, but other than some dings in the wood, with my limited view - it looks nice for its age. I would say do not do anything to it until it has been evaulated by an expert.
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05-28-2013, 01:50 PM
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Looks like you have a great, un-messed with, early 20-gauge DH-Grade. A family gun to be very proud of!! Go to the sites home page. In the column on the left pick Research Letters. Then on the Research Letters page pick the here in red. When the box appears type in your serial number, and you will find the PGCA has records on your gun. So, join the PGCA and order a research letter.
The accident on the toe of the stock can likely be repaired by a good stock man, but I'd think long and hard before doing anything but a gentle cleaning to such a wonderful old gun. Once vetted by a qualified double gun smith, I'd be getting a flat of RST 2 1/2 inch, 3/4 ounce, 20-guage shells and having at it. |
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05-28-2013, 02:11 PM
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That is a very well cared-for Parker. You're a licky man to have a family gun as nice as that one. A gentle cleaning is all that gun needs.
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05-28-2013, 02:23 PM
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This is a perfect example of an untouched Parker that could lose at least $2000 of its value in a restoration effort. What a great little 20.
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05-28-2013, 02:30 PM
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1891 D-grade 20 on an O-frame? How many were made prior to that one?
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05-28-2013, 02:51 PM
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Well everyone, I am a little embarrassed as it now appears that this is a 16 gauge gun. A 20 Ga. snap cap is swallowed by the chamber. I have also looked at the bore and do see what I would call a fair amount of pitting even though the bore is nice and shiney. Pictures are attached but as my photo equipment is not designed to take such a picture the pitting that I see is hard to capture. Does anyone have some sample pictures of pitting that I can use of comparison?
Not sure that I would want to shoot this due to it's age. I may be interested in selling it and if I keep it I may want to insure it. Can anyone provide me with a ballpark value? Thanks. |
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