Better Photos - 12ga Hammer

Matt Michael · 10-21-2011, 12:16 PM

Hey guys I posted some better photos. Pitting is worse than i thought. I tried to take a photo. Take a look and tell me what you think. I paid 500. I really like the old gun and probably will only shoot it a couple times anyway. So is this a 0 grade?

David Hamilton · 10-23-2011, 04:45 PM

Your gun may very well be shootable. I have seen quite a few guns with similar pitting which were in service. You should have the gun checked out by a knowledgeable Parker gun smith. There are many such people and we may be able to point you to one near you. David

Matt Michael · 10-25-2011, 08:41 AM

Thanks David

The previous owner said that he had shot it and used modern smokeless "low brass" shells. I will buy some lighter load shells. The action seems tight, there is just a very slight amout of play between the barrels and receiver.