Question about a BH Parker

[edgarspencer]

I don't know if the gun I distinctly recall seeing was done by Brian, but it was an excellent butt transplant. Because of the grade of the gun (IIRC, it was a hammer gun) the checkering came right up the wrist from the cap to the centerline, behind the top tang. The edge of the checkering was mullered, precisely over the joint. I know I am not the only one who saw the gun, as I recall there was a group of us standing around, admiring it. I'm pretty sure it was in the tent at Hausmann's, probably around '12, or '13.
Gary C, help me out here. was it one of your great hammer guns?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by David C Porter

I've been a professional stockmaker & checker for over 40 years & I know what I'm talking about. All you have to do is look at furniture tops that have several glued boards & in time you can see the joint line. I'm not saying that they will come apart, but the joints we'll move and the glue line will appear & different woods can absorb moisture differently & one rise slightly above the other.

‘Scuse me David - didn’t mean to offend.





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[Craig Larter]

We are talking about a early BH if without a screwed up stock and little case colors is a 7k gun. A completely new stock would make it a money pit in my opinion. We all want to save these old guns but must consider it's market value after restoration. A butt transplant would result in a nice shooter without being way underwater.

[BRDHNTR]

If you have family members you can leave the gun to after you pass and want it to stay in your family, I'd bite the bullet and have it restocked. Nice gun

[Kevin McCormack]

Definitely bite the bullet and have it restocked. There are some great craftsmen out there, and examples of their work abound. Years ago (c. 1990) we rescued a horribly abused BHE 16 ga. 28" DT PG SFE whose stock had been cut, planed, recut, built up, filed down, and for a final insult had a Morgan adjustable pad installed!

That was the bad news; the good news was that the gun had magnificent engraving, unaltered chokes and chambers, pristine barrels inside and lots of original finish outside, decent case colors left and best of all, everything worked. We went for a total restock and FE restoration, paid the big bucks for correct production era (c. 1919) Circassian walnut blank(s) and insisted on period-correct stock sculpting (no fat Fleur-de-Lis "fingers" or flush cheek panels!). The result was a magnificent restoration of the gun to its former glory, complete with detailed engraved SKBP.

In a more poetic license, it became "A thing of beauty and a joy forever. GO FOR IT!

[Researcher]

Isn't it fun to try and help someone else to spend money!!

[Kevin McCormack]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

Isn't it fun to try and help someone else to spend money!!

Think of it as a form of investment counseling; in this case we spent $2250 on the gun, close to $3K on the restock, then sold the gun 9 years later for $10K.

[B. Dudley]

My favorite past time is spending other peoples money.

[Twoatlow8]

Forgot about passing it down ect. If you like the gun, it is a great opportunity to make a fine shooter that is fit to you!
Life is short. Use the good China!

[Hammer Gun]

Edgar, do not think it was one of mine, Gary