Need Firing Pins and Bushings for Grade 1 Parker Hammer Double

[David Beard]

Newbie here. I purchased a nice example of an 1880s vintage Parker SxS hammer gun missing both sets of firing pins and bushings. Described as Grade 1 Frame 2. Have been working some with a relatively new gunsmith who has taken on a few projects to learn on. But I am hoping someone here might be able to direct me to a source for original or reproduction parts. Also need a right main spring. Developing an addiction for vintage hammer doubles. Thanks in advance for your help.

[Jim DiSpagno]

Send the gun to Dave Fjeleine in Lincoln Ca 916-521-1334

[David Beard]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

Send the gun to Dave Fjeleine in Lincoln Ca 916-521-1334

Thanks, Jim. I will call him tomorrow.

[Jim DiSpagno]

Dave doesn’t do computers. That gun on Millstone Auction is deserving of Dave’s wprk

[Jim DiSpagno]

Dave, you should join the PGCA as the benefits here for the price is a bargain

[David Beard]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

Dave doesn’t do computers. That gun on Millstone Auction is deserving of Dave’s wprk

Man. The internet is a scary place sometimes! LOL. Yep. That are the critter. I bought it on spec to fix and resell. So I have to gauge any money I put into it with what I can get out of it. Any thoughts on that? My objective is to pull enough out of these auctions to finally purchase a really nice antique hammer gun to keep for myself. My best at this point is a Husqvarna Model 103 C.

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

Brian Dudley makes/has offset firing pins for older Parkers.

[David Beard]

Originally Posted by Austin J Hawthorne Jr.

Brian Dudley makes/has offset firing pins for older Parkers.

I assume he is on this forum? Would like to contact him. Remember, I know next to nothing about old Parkers, but really want to learn.

[Jim DiSpagno]

David, for what you’ve paid plus what you’re going to put into it is going to be a wash at best

[David Beard]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

David, for what you’ve paid plus what you’re going to put into it is going to be a wash at best

A wash is better than not being able to move it as is (which I would gladly do). Have received a couple of auction guns that were "technically" as described. Then I found issues that complicate turnover. I have a deal with a local machine shop for when I get a loose sxs. I take them a box of donuts and they slap a little TIG weld on the hook and smooth the sides. I take it home and do that smokey VooDoo thing and file down until they lock up. I can at least get my investment back to reinvest. This is my retirement side hustle.