Asking for opinions on a gun that is for sale on GI.

[Stan Hoover]

Originally Posted by Harry Gietler

Save Your Money. It has Damascus Barrels, Not Safe to Shoot.

Harry

Harry,

yesterday I observed multiple guys using Damascus barreled guns, all seemed to be fine.

I used 3 different guns, Twist barrels, Stub twist barrels, and Parker Laminated barrels, all worked seamlessly when I pointed them correctly.

Oh, and may I add, they were attractive to look at, much more so than plain blued fluid steel barrels.

I don't feel you will be convincing many of the gentlemen reading your posts that Damascus barrels are dangerous

[Tennessee Dave]

Thanks for all the comments. I too like the gun, seems like mostly original finishes. I have bought several guns off Gun Broker and Guns International
but most sellers will not fully refund your $ if you have to return a gun. I will message the seller with some of the suggested questions. If he answers I will post his answers here. Thanks

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Jerry Harlow

Book shows it was 28" from Parker, but I question that the chokes may have been opened. A letter may tell you what it left the factory with as far as chokes. If opened, wall thickness is a critical point since going from modified or full to open chokes may explain dents? He doesn't tell you which choke is for which barrel so if it is reversed chokes with IC right and cylinder left, beware.

Jerry, That was the first thing I thought also

[Bob Brown]

The top and bottom views show a bit of a spread of the head of the stock compared to the width of the action. I'd take the stock off first thing and check for cracks or repairs in the head before I shot it.

[Bob Jurewicz]

That stock looks fine to me. Look at the area on each side of the upper tang. It's tight.
Bob Jurewicz

[Stan Hillis]

Originally Posted by Bob Brown

The top and bottom views show a bit of a spread of the head of the stock compared to the width of the action. I'd take the stock off first thing and check for cracks or repairs in the head before I shot it.

The wood's just a bit proud to the action. Just shows it's likely never been sanded down and refinished. Looks tight to me.

[Cold Spring]

I always get a bit edgy when a vintage gun is advertised with 2-7/8" drop because some sellers will "round down" the drop at heel to something less if the actual drop is 3” or more. That’s to make the gun more marketable. Then when called on it if an inspection period was offered the seller fella will often ask if my measurement bar is dead straight, if I know what I'm doing, or he laughs it off as an insignificant measurement error, no big deal. Blah, blah. Net, hard to get him to take the gun back. IME a drop of 3" or more is a big detriment when trying to resell to most potential buyers, if and when.

I'm not saying that's the case with this subject Parker, but just sayin. If Dave the OP is really interested I suggest he ask the seller to remeasure and confirm the drop at heel before going ahead with the deal.

[Tennessee Dave]

I have asked the seller several questions and have yet to get any answers. Referring to the last comment, is 3 inches of drop something that would make the gun hard to shoot?

[Cold Spring]

IME most shooters of today are looking for so-called "modern dimensions" of about 2-1/2" - plus/minus about 1/4" depending on their shooting style. Go to most any vintage SxS shoot and you'll see many gents with comb raisers that stretch on, tape on, lace on, etc. That's because for many people who properly cheek the stock a 3" or more stock drop will result in the gun shooting lower than flat and you can't properly see the bird or clay above the barrels. On the other hand there are gents who can shoot a low combed gun OK but from what I've seen they're in the great minority.

[B. Dudley]

A really nice honest original gun. No concerns from that standpoint. The stock dimensions would be a killer for many if it were to be a shooter.