AHE 1924 Damascus

[ch]

WOW!!!!!

[Pa SxS]

Yes the screws have been turned and not indexed properly. No way that gun left the factory like that. Also, it looks like there may be a little rust on the SBP and screws. It's really hard to criticize this gun with so many outstanding features. Single trigger, beavertail forend, beautiful damascus and case colors, the only thing missing is the vent rib!

[Dean Romig]

Rich Anderson has one with all those features Chuck.... but it's not an AHE

For now I'll just sit and drool over this one and turn a blind eye to the little things that don't matter.

[PML]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

A buddy asked me to post these photos for him ( he won't post here himself) of a 1924 12ga A, all original.

He sometimes sees questions asking if damascus guns are as valuable as fluid steel, or if all damascus guns are for black powder or how late Parker made guns with damascus barrels. He thought this post might be useful, and if not, asked me to delete it.

That is a really beautiful gun Bruce. As I look at the pictures though, I have to ask if the stock and the barrels are original to the gun? As I look at the pictures it appears the fit on the stock and forend are not really up to specs for a Parker of this grade and I can't make out the Parker borders on the checkering which is so hard to duplicate on refinished or restocked guns. I think the gun is in fabulous condition and the beavertail, damascus, ejector combination is super, but is it real and original? Does your buddy believe it is? It would be a great gun to take to a Parker gathering to let others view in person. I would really like to see this gun in person or some additional photos. Do you have any additional pictures that you can post? Thank you again for pictures, super gun in incredible condition.

Patrick

[Opening Day]

Chuck I was going to reply but no

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Patrick

That is a really beautiful gun Bruce...

Hi Patrick!

Actually, this is NOT Bruce's gun. Bruce was asked to post it for his "friend", who does indeed post to the this Forum on occasion - but not pictures (see the December POM thread ).

For that - what Bruce might have posted, but didn't when the first question came up over a week ago (but didn't for whatever reason he chose not to?) is that..

Actually - many have seen this Parker - and it's "right as rain". Unfortunately, the pictures do not do it justice. It's an incredible Parker. I can say that, as I've seen it (err - "fondled it"?? )..

The indexing of the screws - hell, I didn't notice either - but - I can tell you that the owner didn't either. Seems that old Parker had a few loose screws, but if I were "borned" (is that a word??) in 1924 - I'd have a few loose screws as well..?? HAH!!!

I'm going to close this thread as the original intent of the owner (NOT Bruce) was to share this fine old Parker on the site for reference for all regarding late DAM Parkers. I really respect that - and so do most folks. Wish there were more like the owner of this fine old Parker...

As to why Bruce couldn't clear this up with a simple post when the questions came up - is a mystery to me as well.

But I don't take responsibility for what and how others post for others..

Best to all for a wonderful Holiday Season and Christmas!!

John