Identification help

[Justin McKnight]

Thanks friend.

I love the shotgun and would like to start shooting it again. I have only ever shot 2 3/4 bird shot in her so far.

I can see its not the highest grade by any means but I also worry about sending her just anywhere. Could the average gunsmith do the work? when she comes apart what happens if a spring breaks or gets lost. Is there anyone that specifically works on parkers and has access to parts if needed?

[stumpstalker]

Justin:

If you click HOME PAGE to the upper left; then FAQs low in the column on the left; you will then see at the top of the FAQs listed: #1 "NEED A GUNSMITH?".

It is a long Thread that lists gunsmiths that have been recommended by individuals on this Forum and usually specific areas of expertise.

Also, if you note here the part of the country where you live someone might come in and refer you to a qualified smith nearby.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Russell E. Cleary

Justin:

If you click HOME PAGE to the upper left; then FAQs low in the column on the left; you will then see at the top of the FAQs listed: #1 "NEED A GUNSMITH?".

It is a long Thread that lists gunsmiths that have been recommended by individuals on this Forum and usually specific areas of expertise.

Also, if you note here the part of the country where you live someone might come in and refer you to a qualified smith nearby.

Justin
Russell gives good advice - and for the other part of your question - many "gunsmiths" are really no such thing. where ever you go make sure they know double guns. - if none of the recommended gunsmiths are near you, call a few and ship it to one you are comfortable dealing with. the cost to ship it will be cheap insurance compared to having some hack get into it

[Justin McKnight]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

Justin
Russell gives good advice - and for the other part of your question - many "gunsmiths" are really no such thing. where ever you go make sure they know double guns. - if none of the recommended gunsmiths are near you, call a few and ship it to one you are comfortable dealing with. the cost to ship it will be cheap insurance compared to having some hack get into it

Thank's guys. I am doing a lil more searching on this now and learning my way around. To be honest I haven't been on a forum in quite a while.

I'm not scared to send it off. Would like to send it to the best. I don't really want it refinished or anything but I was considering having it case hardened again if needed and possibly having the engraving touched up but im not sure if I should.

[Randy Roberts]

The HT over the A you referred to is one of the markings that is not clearly understood. There has been talk of it representing "Heat Treated Annealed" but I believe the jury is still out on that one. There are numerous unknown markings on Parkers. Enjoy it..