Parker Time Capsule

wally vernon · 06-15-2010, 09:00 AM

I got this gun at the Louisville Show. I must say it has rekindled my passion for Parkers, which had waned for a while. I came across it ,and after I heard the story, I had to have it. This gun came into a gun shop in Atlanta a few weeks ago when the grandson of the owner traded it in on a handgun (hopefully got some money too). The grandson said he had no use for it as it was an old damascus gun and it didnt fit him anyway...

This old Parker still proudly sports almost all its original damascus pattern and it also had a letter written by someone who either borrowed it for use or repaired it in 1932. It also has a original Parker parts bag containing many parts for this gun. It is not a particularly valuable gun but a keeper.

Bill Murphy · 06-15-2010, 10:08 AM

Will this gun letter with the sling eyes? It would be worth ordering a letter to see if you have found an original sling eye equipped Parker. The parts envelope is a neat item also.

Double Trouble · 06-15-2010, 10:14 AM

Why can't I ever find guns like that ?

Congrats !!!!

Ed Blake · 06-15-2010, 10:24 AM

Very cool. Thanks for posting. What are the barrel lengths and what is the gist of the letter?

Double Play · 06-15-2010, 11:50 AM

Wally,
Very nice looking gun. I can't see the sling eye in your pic but as Bill said a letter would let you know if it came from the factory that way. The pic below is of a sling that letters to the gun.

Dean Romig · 06-15-2010, 11:53 AM

Also appears to have it's original two-barrel canvas and leather case. My 'custodial' Trojan when I was age 13 - 15 had it's original canvas case too and was very much like yours. Very nice - congratulations on a great find.

Autumn Daze · 06-15-2010, 03:09 PM

What a great find! I was recently shown a 16ga. VH 26" gun in the original canvas case with wooden cleaning rod and it's hang tag's.

Mike Stahle · 06-15-2010, 05:47 PM

Very very nice.

Do those old cases attach all together somehow?

wally vernon · 06-15-2010, 08:39 PM

The barrels are 26 and 30. The letter mentions one to be 32 but I think that is in error as the barrels appear to be original. I havent checked the book but was told it was not in it. I will get a letter asap.

The sling eyes date to at least prior to 1932 as the letter mentions one being taken off.

Both sets of barrels and forearms are serial numbered to the gun and are numbered "1" and "2"

Yes, the case is all connected in one piece, it is in poor condition, but it is all there.

It also has ejectors, which I think is cool for a damascus gun.

I just couldnt believe someone would trade in their grandaddy's Parker.

wally vernon · 08-17-2010, 12:23 PM

This gun letters all the way!!! I had a "forum member" try to talk me out of the gun at a cheap price because he siad he had a letter on the gun and it was cut on both ends. I am not attempting to sell the gun but I want to post this letter so the "gentleman" can see what he aint getting!

BTW the letter confirms the sling swivels are original, the barrel lenghts are original as is the LOP and Silvers pad and even the oval engraving!!

Vindication.