Eight bore Parkers

[Bill Zachow]

Earlier in my Parkeritis career, I kept a running track of all 8 gauges I encountered--around 40 guns or about 10 percent of total production. A pretty large statistical sample. These 8s were built on 5, 6, and 7 frames. All the hammerless guns were on 6 frames as were most of the hammer guns. Only a few 7 frames. Only saw one lifter 8 and it was on a 5 frame.

[Bill Murphy]

I never saw a top lever eight that wasn't a #7 frame. Bill Z., can you post a picture of one of the #6 frame top lever guns? Thanks.

[B. Dudley]

I have never seen a million dollars cash either...

[charlie cleveland]

i also have a top lever hammer gun that is a 6 frame so marked..it is 1 3/8 across center to center of the firing pins...i have a lifter gun serial no 25403 the frame size is not marked but it must be a 7 frame cause the center to center of the firing pins is1 1/2 inches plus a 1/32a much heavier gun than the 6 frame..just checked another 8 ga parker hammer gun the one i got from mills it is a 6 frame top lever hammer gun..it is also 1 3/8 across the fireing pins center to center..

[Jim DiSpagno]

Brian, in C notes, doesn't take up a lot of room. LOL

[Phil C]

Make it to The annual meeting in Vegas and you can go to Binions and get your picture taken with a million dollars. Prefer gold go to the Golden Nugget and see the 62 lb. gold nugget worth a million.

[Bill Zachow]

Bill, I no longer own that 6 framed top lever 8. It was exhibited twice at Parker annual get togthers so you have probavly seen it. It originally went to California with three additional, consecutively numbered 8s. All 34", 6 frames.

[Bill Murphy]

I stand corrected. As you know "I don't get out much."