Parker Barrels

[Tom Archer]

Guys, as an LC Smith loyalist, I haven't posted here in years and hope I'm not on everyone's shift list; but I spoke with an individual last evening who has some interesting Parker barrels that he will be selling. So as a matter of public service and goodwill, I thought I'd past this info along to you guys here under the category of FYI.

This individual has 4 sets of Parker barrels with forearms (two have frames missing various parts); and all are extractor sets. They are as follows:

30" Grade G Damascus 10-bore top lever hammer in 33xxx sn range.
32" DH Titanic Steel 12-bore #2 frame in 102XXX sn range
26" GH Damascus Steel 20-bore #0 frame in 113xxx sn range
32" VH Vulcan Steel 20-bore #1 frame in 177XXX sn range.

All these serial numbers are in the Parker Serialization book; and barrel lengths and barrel steel types match records. I suspect a 32" #1 frame 20-bore Parker barrel is kinda rare? I have no idea as to current condition of these barrel/forearm sets. I don't know this guy, never met him (other than thru this phone call), have no personal or financial interest in these barrels; and don't even own a danged Parker at the moment.
For anyone interested, his name is Mark Owens, he lives in/near Stillwater, MN, and his telephone numbers are: Cell 651.328.3333. Daytime 651.628.5705
Best
Tom

[C.O.B.]

Tom thanks for the heads up. While I'm not looking for an extra set of barrels I'm sure there are those among us that are and they will also appreciate you thinking of us.

[Twice Shooter]

Entered in error.

[Phil C]

Tom,

Thanks for the info. I have a GH 20 straight stock that originally had 32" barrels. I am calling right now.

[Tom Archer]

The owner of the above referenced barrels contacted me this AM to advise me that he has sold all Parker barrels sets that he had; and given the fact that the interest in these barrels had been amazing, asked that I post a head's up in that regard here. With the exception that I am aware that Phil Carr purchased one set of these barrels, I don't know who the other fortunate parties might be; but the owner asked that I post a sincere thanks to all of you who may have expressed interest.
Tom