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147352 thanks
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01-07-2011, 09:49 AM | #4 | ||||||
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Richard
147352 is listed as being a 16 gauge with 28'' barrels. Cheers Marcus
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01-07-2011, 10:58 AM | #5 | ||||||
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Richard,
I think the frame size which is stamped into the recoil lug of your missing barrels is the most important information. Barrels of different gauges can be fitted to a receiver as long as they are the same frame size. The frame size can be determined by measuring between the center of the firing pin holes of the receiver. Please do that and post the distance. I write this because the 16 bore guns are in the highest demand and a spare set of 16 gauge barrels may be almost impossible to find a a reasonable price. If the gun is a 0 frame a set of 20 gauges barrels if you can find them might fit. Alternatively, if the gun is a 1 frame it a set of 12 gauge barrels may be found. I do however think the forend of the correct frame size will be the hardest to find. Your receiver is the base of a V Grade gun which other than the Trojan model was the bottom grade. It may be the cheapest route to purchase another well used V or Trojan grade of the same frame size and transfer the parts. Mark |
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01-07-2011, 11:26 AM | #6 | ||||||
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left firing pin to right firing pin is exectly 1"
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01-07-2011, 11:46 AM | #7 | ||||||
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Richard,
The Parker Story lists that a size 0 frame is 1" between the firing pins. Those were provided on 16 and 20 gauge guns. Presently the 16's seem to be in very high demand and thus command a high price. The 20's do not lag behind the 16's by much. I have a DHE 20 and would pay good money for another set of barrels. I would pay a lot more for a set of 16 gauge barrels that could be fitted to my 0 frame. I provided the above to let you know what you are up against. There are probably a few hundred other Parker collectors that would be as or more agressive than me in finding extra barrels. "With a double gun one is buying the barrels." Please keep the remains of your father's gun. It might be good to consider purchasing a relatively low cost ($800 to $1600) V Grade 12 gauge and enjoy that in memory of your father! Respectfully, Mark |
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01-07-2011, 01:13 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Richard,
You never know what’s available or at what cost until you ask. By replacing the barrels and forend you will put back in service a gun that has sentimental value to you and would make a great shooter but will never have any collector value. If it were me I would list the parts you need here and on the Doublegun BBS and see what’s available. If you can't locate any original barrels you could check out the offerings by Connecticut Shotgun and Simmons. Good luck with your search and I can say from experience an 0 frame 16 gage Parker makes a really nice upland gun. |
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01-07-2011, 01:37 PM | #9 | ||||||
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I agree with Larry. If you are serious about putting this gun back into service I think the easiest way would be to order a set of barrels from Ct Shotgun.
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01-07-2011, 06:06 PM | #10 | ||||||
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thanks for the info, I'm learning as I go,
I don't mind putting the money into it, but I don't want to spend 3000.00 when I could have puchased something nicer (complete gun) for less. I don't know why but I think I i'd rather have a 16 or 20 gauge over a 12 gauge. I will weigh the options , but a usable parker is my goal. |
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