I've got the shakes - Page 7

Dean Freeman · 10-23-2013, 08:59 PM

These horror stories, while appropriate for Halloween, are scaring the shit out of me (pardon the French). I suppose a cautionary tale is good here though, and there may be time to catch them before the gun is shipped. I'm guessing here, but I would assume a reputable house like Poulin has much experience in this area, especially after such a large firearms auction. I also stated on my shipping info that I would like the gun insured for $3000. Assumptions being the mother of all tragedies, i'll double check. Thanks for the healthy dose of fear guys, I'll have nightmares till she arrives!

Mills, yours hurt especially... This is why I NEVER check my fly-rods!

Mills · 10-23-2013, 10:12 PM

I just don't fly at all now. I can't stand the airlines. The last time we went somewhere we could not drive, we took a train and were treated like royalty.

Dean Freeman · 11-02-2013, 10:38 AM

OK, after a long trip home to NC to visit family, I have returned to VA to find a lovely 12 gauge hammergun waiting on me. Boy, this gun is more beautiful that I could have imagined. It looks so incredible on the #1 frame. I can see why the smaller frame guns are so desirable. This scale of the 12 on a 1 frame works so perfectly. The wood has been refinished and checkering has been re-cut by a professional. The wood is so incredible, the figure and black lines in the walnut look like they belong on a much higher grade gun. When you hold this gun it feels, looks, and points better than my 16 on a one frame. You may have noticed that i'm in love. What a beauty! My wife is now convinced that I have a problem. So am I (not enough parkers).

I'll post more potos when I can put the gun down long enough to take some pics.

By the way, I was horrified to see that the gun was shipped in one piece. It had only been wrapped in paper, bubble wrap, and put in a cardboard box. The gun had not been broken down and had not been wrapped to the extent that I would have expected. Fortunately, se arrived without a scratch (best I can tell). Just goes to show that you should specify everything when it comes to how you want your babies shipped. A potentially expensive lesson learned.

Mills · 11-05-2013, 02:43 PM

I got a 10 gauge Parker hammer gun shipped to me in one piece. It was a little disconcerting when I opened the package in my bedroom to find a potentially loaded gun, but nothing bad happened. The cynic in me finds it amusing that this gun made it right through the postal service, yet they chose to beat prints I mail to a pulp.

Dean Romig · 11-05-2013, 03:07 PM

It just don't make any sense...

Harry Collins · 11-05-2013, 04:05 PM

A quick note on chokes in old Parkers. Hardly any of the old ones had .729 bores. I have one with .752 bores and many with .735 to .736. You might find you have a little choke after all. Mine with .752 bores has .013 constriction in both barrels and is my sporting clays gun. In fact it is my go to gun in 12 gauge.

Harry

Dean Freeman · 11-05-2013, 04:30 PM

OK, so here are some pictures of the hammergun profiled in this thread. It is safe in my hands, and I could not be happier. The pictures do not do this gun justice. Aesthetically, this gun is a gem. In regard to form and fit, I'm not sure you could do much better. I have quite a few more photos in an album you can check out in my profile. Please feel free to chime in with your insights, pro's, con's, or other comments. This is gun-porn at its best! By the way Dean Romig, there's a photo in here just for you. Enjoy!

This one's for Dean Romig

All in all I'd say a good case for refinishing stocks! She's a beauty, and the checkering is fantastic; feels pretty damn good too. Wonder if the finish on the bbls is original?I can't wait to shoot her. Special thank's to a particular member for his offer to help me get to know my parkers a little better. I love the community that this group offers, and can't wait to get involved. Note what I assume is fouling due to black powder residue; there's a little in the bores too, but they still shine like crazy. I sincerely hope you ladies and gent's enjoy these photos and my journey to obtain this piece of history as much as I did. Wonder if she has a history? I can't wait to start digging.

Dean Romig · 11-05-2013, 05:39 PM

Dean, that's a great Parker and the wood is spectacular!

I'm guessing the picture of the fishtail lever opening short of the cocked right hammer is meant for me.... or is it the picture of the 'nose of the comb', knowing how much emphasis I put on the variations of Parker stocker's rendition of this feature. Thanks Dean, I appreciate those pics!
It would not surprise me to learn that the barrels display their original finish.
Congratulations on a wonderful Grade 2. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Dean Freeman · 11-05-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Dean, that's a great Parker and the wood is spectacular!

I'm guessing the picture of the fishtail lever opening short of the cocked right hammer is meant for me.... or is it the picture of the 'nose of the comb', knowing how much emphasis I put on the variations of Parker stocker's rendition of this feature. Thanks Dean, I appreciate those pics!
It would not surprise me to learn that the barrels display their original finish.
Congratulations on a wonderful Grade 2. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Yes Dean, you nailed it. The nose of the comb is the pic I took just for you. Coincidentally, that detail was the first thing I noticed about my first Parker. It remains one of my favorite details unique to Parker guns.

Best,
Dean

Bill Murphy · 11-05-2013, 06:19 PM

Harry Collins is right. You don't know the chokes of your gun until you measure the bores and chokes with a micrometer.