Serious newbie

[John D.]

Hoppe's Bore Snake or Kleen-Bore ClayMate
Hoppe's #9
Silicon cleaning cloths
12GA Patches (or your hubby's old T'Shirt you've wanted to get rid of, but he wont give up (sorry - I'd use names here, but I don't know his name?? )
Hoppe's (or equivalent) 12 GA Copper/Brass/Bronze or Plastic Brush
Hoppe's (or equivalent)12 GA Swab
12 GA plastic coated cleaning rod
High Tensile/Temp grease (any kind - I like Mobil 1)
Gun cleaning rug (so it looks good while you are cleaning your Parker )
Ballistol or Sheath
Break-Free Collector
A quality Gun Case for transporting
Period correct Leg-o-mutton case
Beretta Shooting Coat
Browning Shotshell Bag
A...

Oh wait - this list is for you - and not for me, right???



As a special favor - I know a local retail firearms store that sells all that, too...

Best to you!

John

[Twice Shooter]

Hi Pam, I like the things mentioned but Shooter's Choice is my favorite bore cleaner. It removed plastic (from the wads) better than anything else I have ever tried. Tom

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Pam

....I need to buy...recommendations on the basic tools...

Hi Pam,

Sorry - I missed the tool section... That's easy... And it will save you some money, too..!!!

I'm CONVINCED that NO average firearm owners should EVER be permitted to own or use any of the following within 10 feet of any fine old shotgun. They include:

Hammers
Screwdrivers
Dremel Tools



John

[George Lander]

Hello Pam & Welcome: I'm well over 1,000 miles from you but as you can see this Forum puts us all much closer. You have had some great recommendations from some very knowledgeable Parker folks, but John D's last reply says it all. Find a good Parker gunsmith & let him go over your gun and then show you the proper way to care for it. Better still, joing the PGCA and look up members in your area for their advice.

Best Regards, George Lander
Lexington, South Carolina

[Pam Parker]

Very funny John! but never encourage a woman to accessorize. I am already dreaming of a new carry case. My dad's old vinyl one is servicable and sentimental but I think the gun "needs" a nice case, but that will have to wait. Thankfully the x hubby's old t-shirts are long gone, but I have plenty appropriate rags. I mainly use my Dremel on my dog's toenails, would never dream of using a hammer, and quickly put down the screwdriver.

Heading out to local shop after work, everyone's recomendations are much appreciated. If anyone needs help on restoring/cleaning/maintaining vegetable tanned leather let me know . . .

[Pam Parker]

Thanks George, hoping to join PGCA this evening. Is there a list of Parker familiar gunsmiths posted somewhere?

John, were you referring to a local shop to you or local to me or are you in Maine?

[Richard Flanders]

John works at Kittery Trading Post...

[John D.]

Originally Posted by Pam Parker

Thanks George, hoping to join PGCA this evening. Is there a list of Parker familiar gunsmiths posted somewhere?

John, were you referring to a local shop to you or local to me or are you in Maine?

Hi Pam (and all )

Pam - you can join PGCA on-line - and it's pretty simple.. Either way you decide is just fine, OK? But - Membership does have it's privileges - and I've heard, but can attest to that your PGCA Membership card allows you to:

1) Pass on a two lane highway - on the right - where it's permitted;
2) Remove the "DO NOT REMOVE UNDER PENALTY OF LAW" tag from your pillow and mattress;
3) Discounts of up to 15% on AARP singles dances;
3) Borrow Parker Shotguns from other PGCA Members - and they buy the ammo;
3) Add an extra point to either trap or skeet;
3) Flashing your PGCA Membership card in front of your teenagers will instantly make them obey;
3) Allow you to drink a V8 fruit mix without having to slap your forehead;
3) Allow you to drive a Por....

Oh nevermind.... Your PGCA Card - don't leave home without it... (And oh - I made some of the stuff above up from my imagination - guess which one?? )

And oh - here is that on-line link....
http://parkerguns.org/forums/payments.php

Anyway - if you are looking for a great 'smith to just clean up and check out your Parker - I know one locally in Portsmouth NH.. BUT - for restoration, I'd probably have other suggestions, OK??

As for the store - it's in Kittery Maine - Kittery Trading Post- been there for I guess about 10 years or so?? - and I used to be one of the Asst Managers in shooting sports, I'm now the Manager of Internet Firearms, Senior Trader, Senior Sales, etc., etc., etc.... Don't be worried about the "Senior" titles - it doesn't mean I know anything - it just means I'm old and been there for a long time???...??

Best to you!

John
(BTW - this message MAY BE SEVERELY EDITED upon me re-reading it when I get home..??!!! )

[Autumn Daze]

John,I am glad you qualified the Senior = Old identification. You saved me the trouble.....

And as Murphy would say.....Shhhhh...Buzzards

[Big D]

Pam - A bit off topic, but... have you ever visited the Wendell Gilley Bird Carving museum in Southwest Harbor? One of my favorite little museums.