|
05-06-2012, 08:01 PM | #3 | ||||||
|
Thanks for your quick reply. I understand that TWIST(not PLAIN TWIST) barrels are limited to just over 5000 units. Can I assume that it's a 2 frame noting 12 gauges did not come in an "O" frame? Any clue as to the other odd markings such as the distinct dashes above the serial number, the + next to the barrel lug, or the G6 or 66? Or the J.S? Were these barrels factory full choke? Finally, noting bores are gorgeous and seem free of pitting, and barrels dent-free, with action and operation tight, and some case colors remaining on frame, serials all matching, what's it's value range?
|
||||||
05-07-2012, 05:56 AM | #4 | ||||||
|
The frame size is normally stamped on the bottom of the barrel lug along with the gauge. If it isn't there you can measure the exact distance between the firing pins and post the results here. We'll tell you the frame size. The 1-frame and 2-frame were the usual candidates for the 12 gauge hammer guns.
|
||||||
The Following User Says Thank You to Dean Romig For Your Post: |
firing pin measurement to determine gauge |
05-07-2012, 07:32 PM | #5 | ||||||
|
firing pin measurement to determine gauge
First of all, thanks to both Bruce Day and Dean Romig for your quick replies, and thank you to the PGCA, for this forum venue which allows a want-to-be member like myself to learn and better appreciate such a fine firearms history as "The Parker Gun". I look forward to joining the PGCA as soon as my economic situation improves.
The measurement of the distance from pin-center to pin-center, is 1 1/8". By the way, does everyone fall in love with these guns?? The more I look at it, and research Parker guns, the tougher the idea of parting with it. |
||||||
05-07-2012, 08:32 PM | #6 | ||||||
|
Yours is a 2-frame. The Parker Story lists 1 1/8" as being for either a 1 1/2-frame and a 2-frame but yours is too early to be a 1 1/2-frame.
|
||||||
05-07-2012, 09:02 PM | #7 | ||||||
|
New Parker....nice. Hope you enjoy it. Do you plan on hunting? If so, what is your preference(s)? May I suggest RST shells if for ducks. Their phone # is;
570 533 1651, ask for Alex. He hooked me up with both target and hunting loads. Best, Brian |
||||||
The Following User Says Thank You to Brian Stucker For Your Post: |
Ever on the learn |
05-07-2012, 09:26 PM | #8 | ||||||
|
Ever on the learn
Thanks again Dean, for your expediency in reply, and for the information. Is it true that a TWIST barrel should be x-ray'd prior to firing originally intended loads? Does knowledge of fire-ability increase it's value?? I so want to fire it, and it generally inspects out very well, and seems to have no mechanical issues. Thank you again and you are much appreciated.
|
||||||
05-07-2012, 10:18 PM | #9 | ||||||
|
An x ray will show only a mass of lines, as would be expected. Just look at the gun for seam cracks and obvious bulges or deep dents. All these guns were designed to shoot at least 1 1/8 oz loads at 3 drams, which was the patterning load. Other standard heavy loads were 1 1/4oz at 3 1/4 dram equivalent. A person can choose to shoot lesser loads. I shot a high grade 1883 hammer Parker at a trap shoot in Nebraska with $1500 at stake and was using standard Federal trap loads. Parkers are not delicate little things.
|
||||||
The Following User Says Thank You to Bruce Day For Your Post: |
05-07-2012, 11:20 PM | #10 | ||||||
|
In addition to what Bruce has stated it is always a good and prudent idea to have the barrel wall thickness properly measured. A previous honing or two (or three) can really reduce the wall thickness to unshootable dimensions. If the barrels are good then "Let 'er rip"!
|
||||||
|
|