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Hello John,
It is possible to convert a SST Repro to a DT setup but you will not have a safety. The SST and DT variants use a completely different safety mechanism and the SST safety is incorporated in the single trigger mechanism and the stock of a SST gun is mortised to a much greater extent to allow for the much larger mechanism.... in other words, there is not enough wood in the necessary spot to allow for mounting the smaller safety mechanism of the DT style. |
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08-22-2010, 06:40 PM | #4 | ||||||
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Not mention that you will need a floor plate complete with triggers and trigger spring floor plate and double trigger sear's. I just did this conversion on a original Parker and Dean iscorrect...no safety
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08-22-2010, 07:39 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Dave, can you start another thread and tell us how and why you did this conversion?
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08-22-2010, 08:43 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Convert SST to DT
Thank you gentlemen for your response. I have become frustrated with finding a DHE Reproduction DT 12 ga with 28" barrels. In talking to a gunsmith that did some repair work on one of my DHE Reproduction 28 gauges, I asked the question about conversion and frankly was pleased but surprised that he said it could be done. However, in my ignorance I did not ask what might happen to other working parts of the shotgun if the conversion took place. Not having a safety is a problem for me. It is one thing to be in hunting by myself for turkey or ducks, but in a duck blind with other hunters well.......
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The 12 gauge repro's with double triggers and 28" barrels are very scarce at best...I own the only one that I ever saw listed with DT,pistol grip....and have been looking for another one ever since, particularly a steel shot special or sporting clays model with DT, pistol grip. Would suggest buying a nice original parker till you find a repro. Thanks all Kenny Graft SXS ohio.....(-:
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08-23-2010, 08:22 AM | #8 | ||||||
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The stock issue could be sorted out, I have replaced missing wood in order to install a safety jacket. It wasn't easy but it is possible.
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Conversion of SSt to DT on DHE Reproductions |
08-23-2010, 08:41 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Conversion of SSt to DT on DHE Reproductions
After being a little more armed with the experiences of other members who had been through the SST to DT process I went back to the gunsmith and yes, he was fully aware of the safety problem however his conversion included the re working of the safety. What will happen is that there will be a functional safety but it will not be a fully automatic reset safety. I have had good experiences with this gunsmith and when and if I find that 12 gauge DHE Reproduction that has the required features, except for the SST, I will give it a try and report back. In the meantime, thanks for the helpful feedback, y'all....
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