Parker VH parts
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The "VH" is the grade of your Parker....
Get a hold of a "Dixie Gunworks catalog, they had some parts there but are reproductions.
What is the over all condition, got to "Shotgun world" forum and search for a "DelGreco" his IS the last Parker smith around and does Restorations.
barrel length?, choke diameters? Photo's?
Get a hold of a "Dixie Gunworks catalog, they had some parts there but are reproductions.
What is the over all condition, got to "Shotgun world" forum and search for a "DelGreco" his IS the last Parker smith around and does Restorations.
barrel length?, choke diameters? Photo's?
Parker
Do you need the entire buttstock or just the buttplate? Plates are available from Numrich Arms.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=3746
or try
http://www.gun-parts.com/buttplates/
Pete
Do you need the entire buttstock or just the buttplate? Plates are available from Numrich Arms.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=3746
or try
http://www.gun-parts.com/buttplates/
Pete
oneounceload
Moderator
You might also ask over on the parker gun forum - They'll have sources
Parker story
40+ years ago my uncle paid me for a week's work on a haying crew, with a Parker Trojan. This was "in the day" when a leisurely walk through a cornfield would kick up a dozen or more birds. Anyhow I hunted with that Parker for 10 years then in a monumental act of stupidity traded it for a '53 Buick Special, and been sorry ever since. When I went in to my local shop to pickup a Dan Wesson 1911 I had on lay-a-way (no interest for a year) I saw this Parker VH. Its on lay-away now. Looks like professionally reblued "Vulcan" barrels, 100% bores, tight mechanicals, and good wood. I'm hoping to hunt with it a few times a year. Its got a nicely done recoil pad. I'd prefer the original "dog" butt plate. The other issue is the chambers (2 1/2"?). I'd like to shoot 2 3/4" shells. Do I need to rechamber, or load my own 2 1/2"s? Anyway...haven't been this excited since Kay..... started wearing mohair sweaters to school!
40+ years ago my uncle paid me for a week's work on a haying crew, with a Parker Trojan. This was "in the day" when a leisurely walk through a cornfield would kick up a dozen or more birds. Anyhow I hunted with that Parker for 10 years then in a monumental act of stupidity traded it for a '53 Buick Special, and been sorry ever since. When I went in to my local shop to pickup a Dan Wesson 1911 I had on lay-a-way (no interest for a year) I saw this Parker VH. Its on lay-away now. Looks like professionally reblued "Vulcan" barrels, 100% bores, tight mechanicals, and good wood. I'm hoping to hunt with it a few times a year. Its got a nicely done recoil pad. I'd prefer the original "dog" butt plate. The other issue is the chambers (2 1/2"?). I'd like to shoot 2 3/4" shells. Do I need to rechamber, or load my own 2 1/2"s? Anyway...haven't been this excited since Kay..... started wearing mohair sweaters to school!
Tony Galazan carries an extensive line of repro Parker ( and other) BP's & a zillion other parts/accessories @ Connecticut Shotgun.
http://www.connecticutshotgun.com/
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http://www.connecticutshotgun.com/
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oneounceload
Moderator
If it is 2-1/2, look at Polywad or RST for 2-1/2" ammo - in regular and low-pressure varieties for your gun. You can then reload them after adjusting your pre-crimp and final crimp (and getting the right wad )
Some folks have used LOW-pressure 2-3/4 in 2-1/2 guns successfully; however, personally, I would not when 2-1/2" shells are available for about what 28 gauge or high quality 12's cost
Some folks have used LOW-pressure 2-3/4 in 2-1/2 guns successfully; however, personally, I would not when 2-1/2" shells are available for about what 28 gauge or high quality 12's cost
It might have 2 3/4 chambers as well as the original posters VH. 2 3/4 were around during the turn of the century but weren't standardized until the 30's. So check before you shoot. If chambers are 2 1/2 you can have them lengthened. The forcing cones should be reshaped anyway even if they are 2 3/4 because they were designed for a roll crimp not a modern star crimp.
VH
More about buttplates;
Try Dutchman Wood Works.
http://www.dutchmanwoodworks.com/buttplat.htm
About chambers. Check that out. My Parker VH has 2 3/4" chambers. Maybe yours also.
Pete
More about buttplates;
Try Dutchman Wood Works.
http://www.dutchmanwoodworks.com/buttplat.htm
About chambers. Check that out. My Parker VH has 2 3/4" chambers. Maybe yours also.
Pete