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Unread 03-05-2023, 01:43 PM   #1
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Have a chance to buy a nicely restored Parker DH
1904 model by serial number , I think the price is fair
Has nice original metal butt cap and original pistol grip , wood looks delicious

Only thing holding me back is the chamber size , he told me he shot 2 1/2 out of it , RST shells , it’s pretty hard to find them over here in Alberta Canada

Does it hurt to have a good gunsmith to open it up to a 2 3/4 inch
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i wouldnt open them, but thats just me.
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Have a chance to buy a nicely restored Parker DH
1904 model by serial number , I think the price is fair
Has nice original metal butt cap and original pistol grip , wood looks delicious

Only thing holding me back is the chamber size , he told me he shot 2 1/2 out of it , RST shells , it’s pretty hard to find them over here in Alberta Canada

Does it hurt to have a good gunsmith to open it up to a 2 3/4 inch
Prophet River does carry the RST when and if they are available...speak to Clay and ask where they sit going forward with bringing in more. Gamebore is your other option...Im sure someone carries them or can get them when they become available....word has it that by summer some will be available.
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Are you sure about the chamber size ? get them measured first .
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Prophet River does carry the RST when and if they are available...speak to Clay and ask where they sit going forward with bringing in more. Gamebore is your other option...Im sure someone carries them or can get them when they become available....word has it that by summer some will be available.
I’ll call Clay Monday
Last thing I want to do is mess with it ,
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Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length? As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.
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I think it’s pretty safe to say a 1904 DH isn’t going to be 2 1/2, can anyone show an example of a middle grade or lower that’s 2 1/2 inch in 1904 and above?
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Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length. As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.
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Do you think way back in 1904 that it could of been made for 2 3/4 shells ,
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Yes, or 3" or any other length. A letter about the original order or a measurement of the actual chamber will tell the tale.
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Yes, or 3" or any other length. A letter about the original order or a measurement of the actual chamber will tell the tale.
On the top Bill , on the Rib , it says Titanic Steel , is that strong enough to handle 2 3/4 loads

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