Beginner here, with new to me Parker DH

[Cal Genereux]

Thank you gentlemen all. I had been to the Smith site as I also own a LC Smith that I bought on GB. I have ordered a Big 45 Frontier pad. I had just watched a youtube video on that this morning. I watched with some suspicion as it looked like a simple steel wool scouring pad. But with your recommendation I'll give it a try. As soon as my new gun arrives, I'll take some good close-ups and post them here to let you all evaluate and suggest my next steps. Again, thanks to you all. And finally a few more pics from the ad:

[winplumber]

Do you have the serial number of this ?

[Cal Genereux]

Originally Posted by Steve Huffman

Do you have the serial number of this ?

83,XXX is all I have. I believe that makes it an 1895 gun?

[B. Dudley]

Jeeze, the barrel and wood condition looks great! Yes, the frame finish looks to be the worst part. Looks to be a great gun overall.

[J. A. EARLY]

Some may disagree, but I would use Flitz and a soft cotton cloth to bring the receiver back. I do not believe it removes any of the engraving detail but it sure removes many stains on the metal. I like a D grade receiver with no case colors to be put in the white where all of the engraving is cleaned and prominent.

[Bob Hardison]

Originally Posted by Jerry Harlow

Some may disagree, but I would use Flitz and a soft cotton cloth to bring the receiver back. I do not believe it removes any of the engraving detail but it sure removes many stains on the metal. I like a D grade receiver with no case colors to be put in the white where all of the engraving is cleaned and prominent.

Jerry: I agree with you that "in the white" looks better than one with 20% case color and mottled brown looking. How do you achieve in the white without damaging the engraving and causing it to shine like a new penny? Bob

[Cal Genereux]

Originally Posted by Bob Hardison

Jerry: I agree with you that "in the white" looks better than one with 20% case color and mottled brown looking. How do you achieve in the white without damaging the engraving and causing it to shine like a new penny? Bob

I too would like to know the answer to this. It will probably be how this gun ends up. I don't think a complete refurbish is in its future.

[Snap Cap]

Cal and Bob, ultrasonic cleaning is often used to achieve the results you were discussing. You can click on search feature at the top of the Forum pages to find previous posts and threads discussing this topic by typing in ultrasonic cleaner. Cal, I am sending you a PM. HTH

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by Bob Hardison

Jerry: I agree with you that "in the white" looks better than one with 20% case color and mottled brown looking. How do you achieve in the white without damaging the engraving and causing it to shine like a new penny? Bob

Bob,

I bought a DH one time that the receiver had been buffed so bright, I thought it was plated. A drop of cold blue told me it was polished steel. I put light coats of cold blue on it and worked it with 0000 and oil until it was a satin grey to my liking, as it remains today. It looks like guns that have a patina from use. But even if you use Flitz, the amount of engraving on a DH will not make it look bright for it will dull with handling.

[Cal Genereux]

Well, I am finally in possession of my "new to me" Parker D in 10ga. I have taken a bunch of close-ups that I'll post is a few posts. Tell me what I can and can't do to take good care of her. I'd like to get rid of any corrosion if possible but of course, don't want to damage anything in the process. I've taken a few pics of its many flaws (those darn buggered up screws look like warts on Miss America). I know I paid a pretty penny for her but its to become a family heirloom not so much as an investment.

Figure I'll start with a few pics of the engraving:






I'll add three or four as I go. Please feel free to comment. If I'm adding too many pics please let me know!