Inherited Parker

[Joseph Castle]

Yeah, I haven't done anything to this gun past breaking it down to get photos since I know nothing about it in general or Parkers specifically. No one even knew he had these, he passed away 3 years ago and my mother in law just got to the point where she was comfortable with going through/disposing of some of his belongings. Also had another old double barrel in there in worst shape than this one, stock almost identical but barrel is stamped Wilsons Welded Steel, found a serial but so far haven't been able to find any useful info online about it. Considering my lack of knowledge about these I won't attempting anything myself. If anyone knows of a gunsmith in KY (Louisville area) that has experience with these let me know. Thanks!

[edgarspencer]

From what I can see, there doesn't appear to be anything seriously wrong with the gun. It appears on face. but you can confirm that by holding it up to the light and see if you can see light through the joint of breech face and breech end of the barrels. If it has no wiggle when you shake it, closed, it almost surely could see the field again.
Unlike lots of lesser guns, Parkers are a strong gun. That notwithstanding, I'd suggest some light loads like RST 2 1/2" Lights. That would is older than Zip's ass, so you don't want to be pounding it.
I guess I'd put a replacement butt plate on it, and put that one away.