New Member... Inherits Old Parker

[Mark Benke]

Doll's head??

Sorry, I don't know what that means.. there is some damage on the top of the barrel where it meets the action.. If that is the dolls head, then it is missing.

Any recommendations as to who I can send it to for restoration? (approximate cost for getting it examined for shootability?

Thanks

MB

[Pa SxS]

Harry, I didn't look closely but saw what appeared to be a blued doll's head but it's not there at all and the extension is missing.

Mark, what part of the country do you live in? We may be able to recommend a qualified gunsmith in your area. It may or may not be cost effective to repair. Hopefully, the rest of the gun is in good shape.

[Mark Benke]

Thanks!

I'm in Oregon.

MB

[Pa SxS]

I would visit Keith Kearcher for an evaluation.

Keith Kearcher LLC
60232 Ridgeview Dr. East
Bend, OR 97702

Phone number: (541)-617-9299
http://members.toast.net/keithkearcher/

[Mark Benke]

Excellent!

I live in Bend so this is going to work out well!

MB

[Bill Murphy]

Keith will tell you that the missing extension is a non weight bearing item and need not be there for the gun to be locked up for firing. If anyone can fix up the breech end of your barrels and fill up the void in the top of the action at a reasonable price, Mr. Kearcher can. You are in the best location in the entire country to get your gun operational for less than its value.

[Bill Murphy]

Your +8 is actually "4 8" which is the weight of your barrels in pounds and ounces before final finishing. The "T" is the mark for Twist Steel barrels, a composite barrel not bored from a tube of solid steel. A "4-8" set of barrels, if not seriously pitted or damaged, is usually a good candidate for shooting.