New guy to the site with 2 Parkers

[BrianLiszkay]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The safety is probably rusted in place. Soak it in some solvent for a day or two. Then move it with a block of wood and a hammer. Very simple solution, if it works. Make sure you pound it in the right direction.

What kind of Solvent do you use? I am new and "found" a parker. I just got it back from the gunsmith. It looks to be a grade 3 but cannot get it open. He also suggests I soak it. For a year or so. What type/kind do you recommend?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by BrianLiszkay

What kind of Solvent do you use? I am new and "found" a parker. I just got it back from the gunsmith. It looks to be a grade 3 but cannot get it open. He also suggests I soak it. For a year or so. What type/kind do you recommend?

If you plan to "soak" any part of it in a solvent you should make certain no solvent comes into contact with any of the wood finish.




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[Brush Buster]

Originally Posted by BrianLiszkay

What kind of Solvent do you use? I am new and "found" a parker. I just got it back from the gunsmith. It looks to be a grade 3 but cannot get it open. He also suggests I soak it. For a year or so. What type/kind do you recommend?

I can't imagine having to soak anything for a " YEAR or So !!!!!! First ,what all was the gun smith you just got it back from suppose to do to the gun ? Would it open when you sent it to him ? I restored an Austin Healey Engine years ago that sit outside in one position for 15 Years with most of the spark plugs removed and only had to soak the pistons for about three months to get them moving again and removed from the cylinders ! I would think something mechanical holding it up !

[BrianLiszkay]

Originally Posted by Russ Jackson

I can't imagine having to soak anything for a " YEAR or So !!!!!! First ,what all was the gun smith you just got it back from suppose to do to the gun ? Would it open when you sent it to him ? I restored an Austin Healey Engine years ago that sit outside in one position for 15 Years with most of the spark plugs removed and only had to soak the pistons for about three months to get them moving again and removed from the cylinders ! I would think something mechanical holding it up !

Wait till you see it....Thank you for the help..... There is no wood left to worry about....

I just posted a new thread under new members with pictures. I would guess it has been in the dirt for 80 years or so.... It's a wall hanger for sure but I would still like to get it open.