What do I have? - Page 4

Dean Romig · 02-16-2011, 10:44 PM

Dee.... Dear Dee, your Great Grandfather's Parker must have been a prize posession to him but after viewing the rest of your pictures I must confess that it would be best to simply hang it on the wall next to a picture of him with a little plaque stating "Great Granddaddy's once-valuable Parker".... Sorry

DeAn Durham · 02-16-2011, 10:52 PM

That's what I'm gathering. I just looked at Mr.Turnbull's website. There he has a restored gun just like mine, and mine has wood pieces missing that were replaced with some kind of metal plate

I'm slowly getting discouraged here, but I'm a Durham and guess us Durham's put that Parker through hell and back...lol.

winplumber · 02-16-2011, 10:52 PM

Dee was there ever a house fire ? Stock looks as if it was close to alot of heat, might have something to do with the condition of the barrels.

DeAn Durham · 02-16-2011, 10:54 PM

I can't honestly say......there is no telling what this gun went through

winplumber · 02-16-2011, 10:57 PM

Alot !

Robert Delk · 02-16-2011, 11:02 PM

I'll go on record saying that you can't really judge the condition of the metal until you have the gun in hand. Photos often give more depth to pitting than actually exists.I have been through this many times as a buyer and seller of old tools,cars,guns and lots of other objects with metal parts. Hoping for the best for you as far as the metal goes.

DeAn Durham · 02-16-2011, 11:03 PM

Hahahahahaha........I can't dispute that at all!!!!! I know my family lived by very minimal means by word of my grandpa. I can only think that maybe repairs were unaffordable to my great grandfather when repairs were needed and that may be part of the reason why the gun is in the shape that it is in.

winplumber · 02-16-2011, 11:13 PM

Ok guys! We have over 400 members and I think there was about 400 plus of this gun made if the bores are shootable I have the first $20.00 to donate for the restoration of this gun

DeAn Durham · 02-16-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Huffman

Ok guys! We have over 400 members and I think there was about 400 plus of this gun made if the bores are shootable I have the first $20.00 to donate for the restoration of this gun

That is very kind of you to be willing to do that! I'm now at a loss for words myself, but there is no way I could accept your gracious gesture. That is too much for anyone to do. It is what it is, and I am grateful to just have the insight and knowledge of this fine gun now. Everyone here has been such a great help, just know I appreciate each and every one of you.

StubTwist · 02-16-2011, 11:34 PM

Dee, don’t be discouraged. I think you are very lucky person. There was a reason why only you found your great grandfather’s Parker under the bed… because he wanted you to have it. In the short time that you have had this in your possession, this once valuable Parker is getting the attention it deserves by you posting questions on the PGCA forum and fellow PGCA members giving valuable advice on how you can possibly restore your great granddaddy’s favorite Parker Gun. Whatever your final decision may be if it fiscally makes sense for you to restore or not, I’m sure he is smiling in heaven right now.