March
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Who's Online Now
6 members (Karl Graebner, Marc Ret, LeFusil, SKB, RWG, Ken Nelson), 282 guests, and 2 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums10
Topics38,373
Posts543,993
Members14,389
Most Online1,131
Jan 21st, 2024
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
#615246 05/28/22 03:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 135
al Offline OP
Sidelock
***
OP Offline
Sidelock
***

Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 135
I recently acquired a 1895 era Parker. The barrels do not want to disengage from the frame. Forearm removes normally, barrels cock gun normally when rotated. Any suggestions?

al #615249 05/28/22 04:18 PM
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,850
Likes: 150
Sidelock
***
Offline
Sidelock
***

Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,850
Likes: 150
Dry Fire at least one of the bbls after you have the forend removed.
The bbls will usually dismount from the frame after that.

The bbls will easily go back on even with one or both of the hammers down.
Put the bbls back on the frame, Close, replace the forend.
Open the gun and it will recock the hammer(s).


The cocking hook is the usual part that is not dissconnecting when the forend is taken off .
It's supposed to so the bbls can be then removed.
Dry firing usually does the trick.

al #615265 05/28/22 11:25 PM
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,960
Likes: 89
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,960
Likes: 89
With the forend off you will see a small rod on the right side protruding out of knuckle that should stick out quite a way. If it does not not move freely when you press it firmly then it needs to be removed and cleaned and lubricated. That small rod is what locks the cocking hook in place with the forend on and also releases the hook with the forend off so the barrels can be removed. A very small screw on the flat of the action is what holds the rod in place and needs to be removed to withdraw the rod for cleaning. The tiny screw head is intimidating and you’d better have a perfectly shaped screwdriver to remove it. An alternative you might try first is to squirt some Kroil or similar fluid on the rod and work the rod back and forth to see if it loosens up and works properly.

Another suggestion. Along with being sure the rod is free and working easily (it does have a coil spring in it), be sure the cocking rod moves freely. There is a small hole in it where a lubricant is supposed to go. I’d again suggest something like Kroil to free it up. The gun really needs a complete stripping and cleaning. Do NOT take a file to any part—it is already perfect.

PM me if you have questions.

Good luck!

Last edited by Joe Wood; 05/30/22 06:53 PM.

When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
1 member likes this: Run With The Fox
al #615330 05/30/22 10:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,718
Likes: 94
Sidelock
*
Offline
Sidelock
*

Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,718
Likes: 94
should work...

Last edited by ed good; 05/30/22 10:37 AM.

keep it simple and keep it safe...
ed good #615460 06/01/22 06:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 13,127
Likes: 1126
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 13,127
Likes: 1126
Originally Posted by ed good
should work...

grin grin grin


May God bless America and those who defend her.
Joe Wood #615616 06/07/22 04:35 PM
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 135
al Offline OP
Sidelock
***
OP Offline
Sidelock
***

Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 135
Thanks Joe. After allowing Kroil to soak in for few days the pin in the knuckle moves freely and operates normally compared to my other Parker. Barrels are still stuck. They rotate normally and cock normally. Gun is dirty and will get the strip and clean as soon as I get the barrels off. Any further suggestions? BTW it is a DH that weighs 6 3/4 lbs. and fits me well. Gun is well worn but original except for a wood refinish.

al #615617 06/07/22 05:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,857
Likes: 384
mc Offline
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,857
Likes: 384
Pull the stock and bottom plate clean as much as you can .should work:)

al #615648 06/08/22 10:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,960
Likes: 89
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,960
Likes: 89
Contact Brian Dudley, a very good Parker gunsmith. He will probably be able to walk you through barrel removal. Good guy.

Brian M. Dudley
PO Box 246
Spencerport, NY 14559
E-Mail: bmdgunstocks@yahoo.com


When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
Joe Wood #616327 07/03/22 05:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 14,089
Likes: 192
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 14,089
Likes: 192
"Pull the stock and bottom plate" is not as simple as it sounds.

2 members like this: Run With The Fox, WRE1
al #616678 07/13/22 12:55 AM
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,857
Likes: 384
mc Offline
Sidelock
**
Offline
Sidelock
**

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,857
Likes: 384
Well eightbore it is

1 member likes this: LeFusil

Link Copied to Clipboard

doublegunshop.com home | Welcome | Sponsors & Advertisers | DoubleGun Rack | Doublegun Book Rack

Order or request info | Other Useful Information

Updated every minute of everyday!


Copyright (c) 1993 - 2024 doublegunshop.com. All rights reserved. doublegunshop.com - Bloomfield, NY 14469. USA These materials are provided by doublegunshop.com as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only. doublegunshop.com assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. doublegunshop.com further does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these materials. doublegunshop.com shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits, which may result from the use of these materials. doublegunshop.com may make changes to these materials, or to the products described therein, at any time without notice. doublegunshop.com makes no commitment to update the information contained herein. This is a public un-moderated forum participate at your own risk.

Note: The posting of Copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited without prior written consent of the Copyright holder. For specifics on Copyright Law and restrictions refer to: http://www.copyright.gov/laws/ - doublegunshop.com will not monitor nor will they be held liable for copyright violations presented on the BBS which is an open and un-moderated public forum.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.0.33-0+deb9u11+hw1 Page Time: 0.075s Queries: 37 (0.054s) Memory: 0.8435 MB (Peak: 1.8988 MB) Data Comp: Off Server Time: 2024-03-28 14:21:56 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS