Parker stock reinforcing rod.

[Pa SxS]

My PH was cracked from behind the top tang and down through both sides of the pistol grip and had been there for as long as I can remember it being in posession of my grandfather. You could spread the cracks apart but I guess the rod kept it from splitting in two. I remember Robert Fulton at Stock Fixers calling me and asking what that rod was for since he had never seen one on a Parker stock before. I'm sure he has seen his share of broken Parker stocks in his line of work. He told me he had to drill out the rod at the head of the stock in order to repair the cracks.

I agree that the grain of that rod should be turned 90 degrees for maximum effectiveness. Maybe that's why it's not seen on many stocks, the modification didn't work as well as planned.

Nice restoration of that GH Clint. Pretty wood. What type of finish did you use?

[Autumn Daze]

I have a DH with two bored holes in the stock like Deans gun.No patent date.I am still not convinced that these guns had the hickory rod or Parker needed two holes to add/remove weight for balance.

[Pa SxS]

Dave, there's only 1 way to find out. Get out the chisel!

[Autumn Daze]

Here's a picture of my butt.....Now that I have your attention... 1896 DH 2 frame both plugs measure 7/8" in diameter. No reinforcing rod here.Will somebody please run up to Meriden ask about this stuff....

[Austin W Hogan]

Do you think a stud finder would reveal the depth of the plug and what is behind the plug?

Best, Austin