I have a problem - HELP PLEASE

[Pa SxS]

Tom,

If you mean Chambersburg Pa, yes it's about 45 minutes away. I'd be more than happy to meet you and see what's going on with your Parker.

I put a nail through the firing pin holes and it went to a depth of about 1" before hitting something, they are not free floating like some shotguns. As Autumn Daze said, there are no separate firing pins on a Parker. They are integral to the hammers and when the hammers are cocked, they are a good distance back from the breach face. Please see the Home Page, then Technical Info for pictures of what the hammer/firing pin looks like.

As far as the safety not working, as Richard Flanders stated, it's very easy when reassembling the stock to get the linkage not properly configured with the safety. It's a pain in the neck but that could be all that's wrong with it. Have it taken apart (wouldn't recommend it unless you've done it before) and properly reassembled.

Let me know if I can help.

Chuck Bishop

[edgarspencer]

Safeties are known to 'freeze" up when old oil dries. If they are stuck 'ON', you won't be able to pull the triggers/fire, and it it won't fire, the hammers are too far back to see the pin end. Start with the safety; squirts some PB blaster under it, and with a soft piece of wood against it, tap it forward, then see if it fire. You're working yourself up too quickly.
And, Oh yes, $500 is not bad at all, even if it needs a tad bit of work. There are plenty of people out there with parts IF it comes down to that.

[Bill Murphy]

Don't try to force the safety forward unless the gun is closed and the lever at center. Otherwise you will bend or break the automatic safety link. As recommended, put some thin lube under the safety slide and use a plastic or wood tool to push the safety forward. Tap, tap, tap. Same with the triggers if they are still stuck when the safety is working freely. I've never heard of a Parker with the hammers removed. Your gun is likely "all there".