Parker Chamber

[Rino Grassa]

Originally Posted by Richard Mason

Have a chance to buy a nicely restored Parker DH
1904 model by serial number , I think the price is fair
Has nice original metal butt cap and original pistol grip , wood looks delicious

Only thing holding me back is the chamber size , he told me he shot 2 1/2 out of it , RST shells , it’s pretty hard to find them over here in Alberta Canada

Does it hurt to have a good gunsmith to open it up to a 2 3/4 inch

Prophet River does carry the RST when and if they are available...speak to Clay and ask where they sit going forward with bringing in more. Gamebore is your other option...Im sure someone carries them or can get them when they become available....word has it that by summer some will be available.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Rino Grassa

Prophet River does carry the RST when and if they are available...speak to Clay and ask where they sit going forward with bringing in more. Gamebore is your other option...Im sure someone carries them or can get them when they become available....word has it that by summer some will be available.

I’ll call Clay Monday
Last thing I want to do is mess with it ,

[Bill Murphy]

Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length? As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length. As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.

Bill
Do you think way back in 1904 that it could of been made for 2 3/4 shells ,

[Bill Murphy]

Yes, or 3" or any other length. A letter about the original order or a measurement of the actual chamber will tell the tale.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Yes, or 3" or any other length. A letter about the original order or a measurement of the actual chamber will tell the tale.

On the top Bill , on the Rib , it says Titanic Steel , is that strong enough to handle 2 3/4 loads

[randallro]

Originally Posted by Richard Mason

On the top Bill , on the Rib , it says Titanic Steel , is that strong enough to handle 2 3/4 loads

i shoot mostly 2 1/2 RST from my 1904 VH but have shot modern 2 3/4 on occasion. pretty sure they are the original chambers. BTW...if you check the RST website often....they do become available but you can't hesitate.

[Dean Weber]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length? As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.

Bill is right. 2 3/4 would be correct for multiple gauges, which are not stated if I follow correctly.