restoring a DH 12.

[Old and Reliable]

Originally Posted by james van blaricum

I have aquired a DH two barrel 12 ga. I have been after this gun for several years and have finally got it. The gun has set in the corner of this gentelmans
living room and has not be fired for ages. After having sometime to look it over
I have found the following;

1. all the serial #'s match, the damascus barrels are different, one is the standared damascus pattern, the second barrel is a twist.
2. the standard barrels have been cut to 20 in. the second set (twist) and no
information as to why.
3. the dolls head on the uncut barrels are bent and the barrels do not come together well.
4.the safety does not function .

the gun is in pretty good condition other wise. I understand that taking the stock off and working on the safety is a night mare. I am also wondering about having the dolls head heated and straighten so it fits better or can the dolls head
of the 20 in barrel and soldered to the other barrel. Who should I send this to.

Pictures will follow.

-- That does seem strange- the barrels will not mate to the breech because the doll's head extension is bent or twisted? Is there any apparent damage to the milled notch for the doll's head in the receiver? Heating and trying to straighten this part can be very tricky, too much heat and the solder holding the barrels may soften. If you mean the safety does not function, is it stuck in either the SAFE or forward (fire) position and will not move? You are in Pratt KS- close to Simmons in Olathe? Perhaps other members can suggest other local qualified Parker men in your area- I have a background in machine shop and welding/fabrication- I am very curious to see the fotos once you are ready, as how normal opening and closing of a Parker could cause this apparent doll's head fit problem is a mystery- And speaking of fotos, I saw yours in current Parker Pages- nice pheasant hunt, and good to see all the blaze orange being worn-