Back Action Parker, #101

[Jay Oliver]

I have # 97 and like back actions. That does seem pricey with the condition issues. The one thing it has going for it is those laminated steel barrels, most of those back actions had decarbonized steel barrels. If it didn't have such a poorly repaired cracked stock I would consider it. My # 97 is chambered for the 12b cartridge, which is brass shells and black powder. It would be nice to have one in a regular 12 gauge(even with light loads).

[jeffery c]

Originally Posted by Jay Oliver

I have # 97 and like back actions. That does seem pricey with the condition issues. The one thing it has going for it is those laminated steel barrels, most of those back actions had decarbonized steel barrels. If it didn't have such a poorly repaired cracked stock I would consider it. My # 97 is chambered for the 12b cartridge, which is brass shells and black powder. It would be nice to have one in a regular 12 gauge(even with light loads).

If the barrels are shiny and have good wall thickness, that is a nice feature, for sure. That swirling pattern these laminated barrels have is really nice to look at. I prefer straight grips too.

[Pa SxS]

Jay, my S/N 63 Is also chambered for 12b metallic and 14ga paper. My pin separation is 1". Pretty thin walls! What's yours?