Beginner here, with new to me Parker DH

[Cal Genereux]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

To "err on the side of caution" is the best policy when it comes to nice old guns. I have never waxed any of my guns... I always use Balistol lightly on the wood finish as well as the metal. If you use wax, use it sparingly. Some waxes have a light solvent in them and can affect the original shellac finish.

The wax I have is the same wax used at the Springfield Armory on their guns. Referred to in this article by David Arnold the conservator there: http://www.gunsinternational.com/articles.cfm?id=72

Specifically its called Liberon Black Bison. I haven't used any on it yet and I won't if you think it unwise. I assumed, maybe wrongly, that the author knew of what he spoke.

I have used the renaissance wax he refers to on the metal of my Greener and was pleased with the results. Appearancewise anyway.

I figure you folks know Parkers and I'll follow whatever you have to say.

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A few more pics:







Thanks for the comments, keep them coming.

Pardon the poor focus, I'm using a manual lens on a DSLR and getting the two to work together can be a challenge.

[10 bore]

wow ,what a nice gun, If you didn't already post it, what is the lop and dah?
scott

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Originally Posted by scott kittredge

wow ,what a nice gun, If you didn't already post it, what is the lop and dah?
scott

Truthfully I haven't measured either. I bought the gun as an heirloom/collectible and its fit for shooting wasn't a consideration. I will, however measure those tomorrow and post them here. Those are things I should know about this gun but don't. Thank you for asking.

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A few more pics I haven't yet posted.









The last two show a flaw in the wood. I think it was created when put back together. It is difficult to see but a small piece is pushed up where it meets the frame. I'm not sure what I can do about it. It can't be pushed down as the frame is in the way. Suggestions welcome.

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Is the choke noted on the flats somewhere?

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Originally Posted by Cal Genereux

Truthfully I haven't measured either. I bought the gun as an heirloom/collectible and its fit for shooting wasn't a consideration. I will, however measure those tomorrow and post them here. Those are things I should know about this gun but don't. Thank you for asking.

Finally got around to it Scott, LOP is 14", DAC 2" and DAH 3" I may be off an eighth or so with either of the drop measurements but that's pretty close. Thanks for asking.

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My gun was advertised as a "D" grade, is there a difference between the "D" and "DH"? I'm familiar with the E meaning ejectors but I didn't know about the plain "D" and I didn't find it referenced in the Parker Identification section. Thanks in advance.