She's a Beauty!

[Mike of the Mountain]

Geez, sorry to see that your buddy got an abused Parker. Top lever is bent, probably was rusted stuck and the owner strong armed it. Metal butt plate is deteriorated so badly the buttstock shows through. We won't even go into the dangerous Damascus barrels known to blow up at just the mention of smokeless powder. I need to do my due diligence and offer to take that accident-waiting-to-happen off your hands. I'll trade you 1000 209 primers for the wall hanger.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Geez, sorry to see that your buddy got an abused Parker. Top lever is bent, probably was rusted stuck and the owner strong armed it. Metal butt plate is deteriorated so badly the buttstock shows through. We won't even go into the dangerous Damascus barrels known to blow up at just the mention of smokeless powder. I need to do my due diligence and offer to take that accident-waiting-to-happen off your hands. I'll trade you 1000 209 primers for the wall hanger.

Mike you're going to feel bad if that gun shows up on your doorstep now, aren't you??

[Mike of the Mountain]

Not sayin' a word. We've been in contact.

[Scott Eberle]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Geez, sorry to see that your buddy got an abused Parker. Top lever is bent, probably was rusted stuck and the owner strong armed it. Metal butt plate is deteriorated so badly the buttstock shows through. We won't even go into the dangerous Damascus barrels known to blow up at just the mention of smokeless powder. I need to do my due diligence and offer to take that accident-waiting-to-happen off your hands. I'll trade you 1000 209 primers for the wall hanger.

That is a VERY kind offer. I tell you what, throw in a dozen eggs and maybe the name of someone that can sell me a gas powered stove and you have a deal!!

[John Knobelsdorf II]

“I’m assuming the ends of the barrels were cut at some point.“ as per Scott, at # 16 above.


Scott: How long are the barrels?

[Scott Eberle]

Originally Posted by John Knobelsdorf II

“I’m assuming the ends of the barrels were cut at some point.“ as per Scott, at # 16 above.


Scott: How long are the barrels?

Barrels are dead on 30”. I was assuming they were cut based on looking at some other shotguns I have about the same age (none are Parker’s and all very low end). But the other barrels all look like they taper to a fine edge at the muzzle where as the Parker seems to have been flush cut at some point. Is this standard for Parker’s?

[John Knobelsdorf II]

My copy of Price & Fjestad (picture below) shows to expect 30 inch barrels.

At Page 206 the entry is: 49877 D3 T 0 C 12 30

A letter from our Researcher based on factory records is the strongest confirmation I know of for how they left the factory (when records are available, as for your example).

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Scott Eberle

That is a VERY kind offer. I tell you what, throw in a dozen eggs and maybe the name of someone that can sell me a gas powered stove and you have a deal!!

You have a deal! I have brown, green and blue eggs. Most are large and XL. I also have access to a gas stove/cooktop combo. See how easy this is?