New 1874 Parker Just Aquired - Page 2

Craig Larter · 05-19-2014, 07:18 AM

Brian: Beautiful old Parker thanks for posting the pictures.

B. Dudley · 05-24-2014, 06:21 AM

I took this gun out the other day and shot a couple rounds of skeet with. It performed and handled very well!

Fishtail · 05-24-2014, 07:36 AM

The taper is probably intentional, but I could also believe that it is the byproduct of a machine tool that was out of spec. In 1874 a few thousandths per foot was probably considered pretty good.

B. Dudley · 05-28-2014, 08:27 AM

Here is the information from the letter.

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Smoothebore · 05-29-2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Cronin

Very nice Brian. I have her twin built 1000 or so units later also in 1874. Pictures in my album. Interesting on the chokes as mine do have constriction mod / mod on one barrel and the shorter 28" are cyl / cyl.

Frank and Brian,
Are you guys going to Hausman's next week? I have 4054 which is a third grade one from 1874, although the hard life version. It would be fun to compare the three in person. It letters as a $75 grade, 30", Stub Twist, 12ga, choked full and full.

B. Dudley · 05-29-2014, 07:46 AM

Yes, I will be there and will have this gun with me. I will have a 3 table booth in the main tent.

Double Play · 05-29-2014, 12:19 PM

Guys,
The PGCA will also have a display booth in the main tent at Hausman's and the theme this year will be hammer guns so there will be plenty there to look at and compare. I will have a couple there including 3251 also made in 1874. This year’s D grade top lever hammer gun will also be there for people to see.

Harry Schlott · 05-30-2014, 05:14 PM

Hi Brian,
I too have a Parker Lifter, which I've had for years. Serial # 3600.

StubTwist · 06-04-2014, 06:04 AM

Smoothbore - I'll be bringing my lifter #4071. It will be at the Parker table. I hope to see your lifter and Brian's too.

OH Osthaus · 06-04-2014, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Frey

Guys,
The PGCA will also have a display booth in the main tent at Hausman's and the theme this year will be hammer guns so there will be plenty there to look at and compare. I will have a couple there including 3251 also made in 1874. This year’s D grade top lever hammer gun will also be there for people to see.

you guys are killing me

what a year to miss the event