vhe 1/2 size frame - Page 2

david ross · 02-19-2011, 05:47 PM

Hi craig hope you received the vhe imformation

Thanks Dave.

Bill Murphy · 02-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Craig has done a great job on the 1/2 frame research. After I found out that I could click a set of #1 frame 16 gauge barrels on a 1/2 frame gun, I now have the opinion that we may find a factory 16 gauge on a 1/2 frame.

david ross · 02-20-2011, 03:23 AM

Hi Bill
So in theory if you have a 1/2 size frame 12 bore you can stick a set of 16 gauge on.
This sounds good to me a two barrel set would be cool. If you can find some.

Thanks Dave

Bill Murphy · 02-20-2011, 09:36 AM

I have not gotten my ejectors completely operational, but everything else works and fits together like a glove. You cannot use the #1 frame forend on the 1/2 frame. Apparently, the 1/2 frame forend is identical to a #0 frame forend. My ejector problems may be related to the spacing of the trips. I haven't worked on the gun for awhile since it shoots just fine minus functional ejectors. The gun is a classic lightweight bird gun with a #00 size stock, total weight of gun about 6 1/2 pounds. The barrels are Parker Special Steel, 16 gauge, 28", improved cylinder and modified.

david ross · 02-20-2011, 10:24 AM

Hi BILL
Can you let me know if you get the ejectors working ok? 16 bores do shoot nice.
Thanks for the reply

david ross · 02-20-2011, 10:55 AM

Craig

I will try to post some pictures of my gun on forum,

John D. · 02-23-2011, 12:44 PM

Hi Dave,

As this thread has certainly taken on some terrific comments and input - I'm going to move it to the main Parker Discussion Forum.

Many thanks!

John

Austin W Hogan · 02-23-2011, 01:36 PM

I need to dig out my notes from the article on closing the Parker operation at Ilion that appeared in PP a few years ago. As I remember, there were no 2 or 1 1/2 frames available, and there were some started 000 frame 410s that could not be completed because there were no 000 fore end irons. The availability of 0 fore ends apparently let them complete 1/2 frame twelves.
My own assessement of the situation, from reading that material, is that Remington was making barrels and stocks on their machinery in Ilion, but that all the frame and fore end forgings had come from Meriden.
Best, Austin

david ross · 02-23-2011, 01:42 PM

Thanks John

Dave

david ross · 02-23-2011, 01:58 PM

Austin.
Thanks for your help this subject just gets better and better.
The help and imformation iv'e had so fare has been fantastic.
So all you guys out there keep it comeing.
Thanks Dave.