parker 8 gauge

[OH Osthaus]

with an unusual gun like this one, you are much better of with someone who really knows double guns and specifically Parkers. You won't find another 8 gauge floating around for a second chance

also - what level of restoration is right for this one.

Brian knows Parkers, as does Brad Bachelder and some others, Doug Turnball for example.

talk to one or two of them before deciding where to take it.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

with an unusual gun like this one, you are much better of with someone who really knows double guns and specifically Parkers. You won't find another 8 gauge floating around for a second chance

also - what level of restoration is right for this one.

Brian knows Parkers, as does Brad Bachelder and some others, Doug Turnball for example.

talk to All of them before deciding where to take it.

With one minor change.

Depending on the condition of the barrels - it could be a wall-hanger or it could be an investment. Get good advice from the best in the business.

An 8 gauge Parker is a valuable gun and with a proper restoration, could be a very sound investment.

[Bill Murphy]

The 32" barrel length does not agree with the Parker Brothers records. To confirm that you have an original 32" gun and not a cut 34" gun, post a picture which clearly shows the top of the rib at the front sight. An original gun would have a short blank space at the end of the rib matting. In most cases, the absence of this blank space is a sign of a cut barrel. Step one in a restoration is to order a PGCA letter on your gun so you can determine whether it has an interesting ownership provenance, and also if Parker Brothers may have created the 32" barrel length.

[david delahoussaye]

here are some pictures. it looks like it was cut.


http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/ur...013/slideshow/

[Bill Murphy]

Photobucket link at end of first post.