New Member from Minnesota

[BillCorn]

Hi – I’m new to the forum, so please forgive any redundancy in my questions. Feel free to just refer me to any previous threads.

I came across what I think is a first year production Parker SxS 12 ga (s/n 287) that needs some love. I’ll need to heal the cracked stock, which is something I can handle. More concerning is that the left hammer holds at half cock but will not hold at full cock. I’d also like to separate the barrel from the action so it is easier to clean up.

I’m looking for a schematic that I can use for reference.

Looking forward to the interaction on this Forum. Any help would be appreciated.

[Dylan Rhodes]

I would very much like to see pictures of this gun.

[Jim Beilke]

Hey Bill, what part of MN are you from? There are 3 of us in the Redwood Falls area. You will learn all you need to know on this site but not from all of us. Jim

[BillCorn]

Here are some first pics as I got it. Hopefully you can see the markings. You may have to zoom in.

[BillCorn]

I'm in Andover, just NW of the cities.

[David Noble]

Bill, unless there is something strange going on with the gun, it should be easy to remove the barrels. Push or drive the wedge out until it releases the forend from the barrels. Then while holding the barrels in one hand and pushing the lifter up towards the bottom of the action with the other, you should have the barrels tilt right out of the receiver.

[BillCorn]

Success! Thanks for the help David.

[Dean Hanson]

Wow Bill, Thats a dandy back action in reasonable condition. Let me know if you need parts as I have wall hanger/parts back action Parker #1060. Maybe even a donor gun for disassembly help.... its pretty easy. Good luck with your endeavor.

Be well Dean

[BillCorn]

Thanks, Dean. Now that I’m getting into it, it seems like there has been some work done before. Looks like the stock has been repaired at least once before. I’m wondering what it does to the value to just replace the stock vs repair it again. Not that I’m worried about value but I like to keep things original as much as possible. Also the two hammer screws don’t match. Good to know you may have some parts.

[Jay Oliver]

Bill, That is a nice back action Parker. Most of the ones I have seen are rough and with the exception of the stock, yours is in good condition for a back action. Is the barrel steel printed on the rib of the barrel? That would give as an idea of grade and initial price in 1869-1870.

That may be a replacement stock as I don't believe I have seen a back action with a pistol grip stock. That is why it would be good know the barrel steel and if there is any engraving on the receiver. If it is a higher grade gun, the pistol grip stock may be original as it was the "new" cool thing at the time.

I really like the Parker back actions. You definitely have a gun I would try to get back in the field. I have a few of these and enjoy shooting them with black powder and light nitro loads.

Here are a few threads with info and pictures of back actions:

https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=28813

https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=38165

If you have any questions or you or need some help please let me know. And perhaps more importantly, I am not that far away in Rhode Island, and we could have a great day of Parker back action shooting!

Quick Edit I zoomed in on the barrel rib and could see that the barrels are Laminated Steel, which was for a higher grade...very nice!

Jay