New 1874 Parker Just Aquired

[Tom]

Nice find Brian, I really like those lifters. Looking forward to getting one myself.

[ed good]

very nice.

rst makes a dandy 7/8 oz load that should be safe?

[Craig Larter]

Brian: Beautiful old Parker thanks for posting the pictures.

[B. Dudley]

I took this gun out the other day and shot a couple rounds of skeet with. It performed and handled very well!

[Fishtail]

The taper is probably intentional, but I could also believe that it is the byproduct of a machine tool that was out of spec. In 1874 a few thousandths per foot was probably considered pretty good.

[B. Dudley]

Here is the information from the letter.

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[B. Dudley]

Yes, I will be there and will have this gun with me. I will have a 3 table booth in the main tent.

[Double Play]

Guys,
The PGCA will also have a display booth in the main tent at Hausman's and the theme this year will be hammer guns so there will be plenty there to look at and compare. I will have a couple there including 3251 also made in 1874. This year’s D grade top lever hammer gun will also be there for people to see.

[Harry Schlott]

Hi Brian,
I too have a Parker Lifter, which I've had for years. Serial # 3600.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Larry Frey

Guys,
The PGCA will also have a display booth in the main tent at Hausman's and the theme this year will be hammer guns so there will be plenty there to look at and compare. I will have a couple there including 3251 also made in 1874. This year’s D grade top lever hammer gun will also be there for people to see.

you guys are killing me

what a year to miss the event