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Unread 04-19-2022, 09:18 PM   #1
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I recently bought this Parker off the net on a whim. When it arrived, I really liked the way it looked for its age. The wear on the grips made me think it could be original. It locks up good and tight, but the barrels have some minor pitting on the inside. The forend has some damage and there is a missing part on the left side plate. Hammers and triggers work. Haven't cleaned it yet so the pictures I took was the way it came. Appreciate anything you can tell me.
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Unread 04-19-2022, 10:13 PM   #2
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That is a nice early unmolested grade 2 lifter. The gun is completely original.

In this period, the grade 2 was the first to begin sculpting the breech balls. Later on it was the grade 3 and up that had them. The grade 2 was also the first level where damascus barrels were standard. Lower grades would be twist or laminated.
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Wow, that makes me happy to see that its original. Thank you for the other information as well.

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Please don't go overboard with any cleaning other than a standard bore cleaning, exterior wipe-down and grease (RIG) on the metal, and light wipe down of the wood. That gun is in quite respectable condition and any extra effort style cleanup could detract from that wonderful condition. Nice gun!
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I was planning on using Ballistol on the metal parts with a nylon brush. Will have to get some Rig haven't had any of that in years. Thanks for the advice I will be taking it easy.
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There are usually a few old locks available; try eBay. If you can ffind a cheap one of the same type, you can probaboy get a replacement for the missing pin.
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What the others said. I love the straight grip too
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That's a nice early Lifter. You'll note that there is no radius at the juncture of where the standing breech meets the water table. Not a huge deal as long as you stick with light loads, but that is a weak spot on the really early guns.
I have one of the early guns (1874) and shoot it just fine, but I am mindful of what I run through it.
Great gun! Enjoy!
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There are usually a few old locks available; try eBay. If you can ffind a cheap one of the same type, you can probaboy get a replacement for the missing pin.
When you say lock are your talking about buying the whole metal side and the parts?
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What the others said. I love the straight grip too
Thank you. I have never had one, but this gun feels like it was made for me. When I swing to point at a top corner of a room then look down the barrel, I'm dead on.
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