Calling all 3 Frame 12 gauge's

Eldon Goddard · 02-13-2013, 03:00 PM

I thought since it is the only Parker I own I would put in some pictures of mine. It is aVHE 12 gauge 3 frame 34'' barrels made in 1912. I bought it in 2005 several parts were parkerized including the barrels. I had the barrels reblued by Turnbull and am still working on saving for a complete metal restoration. I put some pictures of the forearm on to get an collective opinion on whether or not I should do a complete restoration. As far as I know the wood is untouched it has the exact dimensions as the letter gives 15'' LOP and 3 1/2'' drop at heel.

Eldon Goddard · 02-13-2013, 03:02 PM

Some more.

Bill Murphy · 02-13-2013, 03:55 PM

What a great gun for your only Parker. Some years ago, I traded a wonderful minty postwar 38-44 Outdoorsman for my cased DH 12 gauge Damascus factory two barrel set on the #3 frame. It's a pretty nice gun with pinned cheeks and outrageous barrels, 30" and 28", and skeleton butt. My DH Lefever sleeved mag ten was originally a #3 frame 32" Damascus twelve, also with skeleton butt. My "new to me" ex Austin Hogan extremely late lifter 12 is also on a #3 frame. In my experience, this is a real rarity, but I may be wrong about that. Of course, my little 28" 16 gauge Wisconsin grouse gun is also a #3 frame, but I guess this thread is about 12 gauges.

J.B. Books · 02-13-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

I thought since it is the only Parker I own I would put in some pictures of mine. It is aVHE 12 gauge 3 frame 34'' barrels made in 1912. I bought it in 2005 several parts were parkerized including the barrels. I had the barrels reblued by Turnbull and am still working on saving for a complete metal restoration. I put some pictures of the forearm on to get an collective opinion on whether or not I should do a complete restoration. As far as I know the wood is untouched it has the exact dimensions as the letter gives 15'' LOP and 3 1/2'' drop at heel.

What a great gun for your only Parker, it looks great! What other parts are Parkerized? Does not look like you very far to go to make it right.

Eldon Goddard · 02-13-2013, 08:07 PM

The top lever, trigger guard, and forearm latch. I was going to recase color it as I was told that it is not original style. I forgot to mention it is 9lbs 8oz.

J.B. Books · 02-13-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

The top lever, trigger guard, and forearm latch. I was going to recase color it as I was told that it is not original style. I forgot to mention it is 9lbs 8oz.

The trigger guard should be blued. Another option to consider is replacing the top lever and forend latch with original worn condition parts, as the worn parts might fit/blend better with the original/worn cc on the frame. You might be able to find those parts on this site if you ask around.

Eldon Goddard · 02-13-2013, 08:32 PM

So you think I should not redo the frame?

J.B. Books · 02-13-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

So you think I should not redo the frame?

Not from what I can see in the pictures.

Eldon Goddard · 02-14-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete Lester

The trigger guard should be blued. Another option to consider is replacing the top lever and forend latch with original worn condition parts, as the worn parts might fit/blend better with the original/worn cc on the frame. You might be able to find those parts on this site if you ask around.

One last stupid question. Are these parts interchangeable by frame size or are they specific to a frame size?

J.B. Books · 02-14-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

One last stupid question. Are these parts interchangeable by frame size or are they specific to a frame size?

As they say, there are no stupid questions. I am pretty sure the forend lever would be the same. I "think" the lever would be the same but I there are some different styles of levers. Somebody with more knowledge of smithing will chime in hopefully.