new parker owner w/pics

[Dean Romig]

Jason, the 1-frame is the smallest frame that Parker Bros. produced the 12 gauge in.

Become a member... $40
Send for a letter..... $40
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Total.................... $80

Letter for a non-member is..... $100

Save yourself $20 and reap the many rewards of membership.

[Jason]

Is there an issues with modern ammo for a 1 frame? Obviously 2 3/4 shells and no steel. Is there any other concerns ammo wise?

[Dean Romig]

Just be kind to the stock and keep the pressure of the shells you use preferably below 8,000 p.s.i. It has Parker Special Steel barrels and was made for 2 3/4" shells.

It loks to have a 'trap style' comb. Can you show closer pictures of the stock especially the grip area and the comb as well as a shot from the top of the stock?

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Just be kind to the stock and keep the pressure of the shells you use preferably below 8,000 p.s.i. It has Parker Special Steel barrels and was made for 2 3/4" shells.

It loks to have a 'trap style' comb. Can you show closer pictures of the stock especially the grip area and the comb as well as a shot from the top of the stock?

Chamber pressure stresses barrels, recoil stresses wood. (Loose stocks are what really stress' wood as the receiver then hammers the stock on each firing). Take it to a good smith or learn how to make sure the screws are tight that hold the stock on. You will need to have the right screw drivers to avoid buggering them.

A fluid steel gun will handle the pressures of all off the shelf ammo.

If it were my gun I would shoot mostly 7/8 and 1 ounce loads, perhaps some 1 1/8 ounce for hunting, keeping velocity to 1200 fps and under.

Reloading is the best way to tailor these loads for old guns especially if you are more than an occasional shooter.

That is a great gun for one's first Parker!!! Congratulations.

PS. I don't know if anybody told you but Parker guns seldom stay only children very long.

PPS. A shield was provided by Parker for owner to personalize the gun with their initials. A "badge" on V, P and G grades, ovals on higher grades. Only the Trojan came without one to my knowledge. Lack of a shield could be evidence of a restock. Might be good to have a look under the trigger guard some day as Parker stamped the serial number on the wood under the guard.

[Pa SxS]

Jason, I have good news and bad news!

The bad news is that we don't have any records for your gun so don't bother sending for a research letter. It also appears that your butt stock is not original however the stock looks very nice.

The good news is that Griffin & Howe does have information on your gun assuming I read your serial number as 190269 correctly. G & H, through acquisition of many large sporting goods stores over the years, has records of sale. Contact Bob Beach at G & H through their web site or research@griffinhowe.com

Nice gun!

[Jason]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Jason, I have good news and bad news!

The bad news is that we don't have any records for your gun so don't bother sending for a research letter. It also appears that your butt stock is not original however the stock looks very nice.

The good news is that Griffin & Howe does have information on your gun assuming I read your serial number as 190269 correctly. G & H, through acquisition of many large sporting goods stores over the years, has records of sale. Contact Bob Beach at G & H through their web site or research@griffinhowe.com

Nice gun!

The serial number is 190289, but I will contact them anyway.

[Jason]

sure thing here they are.

[Dennis]

Jason,

Welcome aboard. That is a beautiful looking gun and I wish you good shooting with it. The 1 frame is smaller than the 1 1/2 and 2 frames. I also recommend joining the PGCA and then ordering a factory letter on your gun. It is a beautiful letter and it allows you to see how your gun was configured when it left the factory as far as date built, date shipped, stock length and usually drop at heel, barrel length, chokes and to whom it was shipped. Again, welcome aboard. Let us know how your gun shoots for you.

Dennis

[Jason]

hoping to go pattern soon, we'll see what the schedule looks like for the next week or so.

[wayne goerres]

Smaller the no the smaller the frame size. Dose anyone no what the little mark next to the letter s is. Neat truck and good looking dog. Looks like a good sound G grade.