1880s Parker Identification and Restoration

[Gray S]

Thanks for all the feedback and advice guys. I'll definitely start by just gently cleaning what I can with oil and soft brushes and pads. I'll leave anything involving actual tools up to a gunsmith like Mr. Gorman so as to avoid the risk of destroying it with my naivete.

Originally Posted by Breck Gorman

What has happened to the extractor? Looks split. Maybe it’s the photo, but doesn’t look right.
You will need an authentic hammer screw to replace the Home Depot screw and lock washer. I have one.
What is curious to me is that the engraving looks grade 2, but the barrel flats are stamped “DD”, which indicates 6 iron Turkish Crolle, a fine Damascus pattern reserved for grade 4+ guns
You have a nice gun worthy of some attention.

And I intend to pay it that due attention. As far as I'm aware it hasn't been fired in at least 50 years, and perhaps more than 80. Certainly hasn't had any upkeep or modification performed on it in that time.
Bruce tells me you're booked out pretty far, though frankly the gun ain't going anywhere and I'm more than willing to leave it be until you, or some other such professional is available to service it.

[edgarspencer]

There is a view of the muzzle end, showing 119 on the back of the rear lug. It wouldn't be the first time the length was only approximate.

[ArtS]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

There is a view of the muzzle end, showing 119 on the back of the rear lug. It wouldn't be the first time the length was only approximate.

You are right, but the picture is of the breech end. I missed the numbers until I blew the picture up a lot.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Arthur Shaffer

You are right, but the picture is of the breech end. I missed the numbers until I blew the picture up a lot.