The gun in question is a Parker 12 SxS. It seems to function well except it requires a little extra force to hold it open enough to extract the spent shells. It is also a little hard to open after firing, but once opened, it is easy to open and close, until fired again. This gun was restored at some point and is beautiful. It is very smooth with no indications of poor lubrication or a burr in the mechanism. It may not be something that is easily addressed but I would like a better understanding of why it is happening. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Parker double doesn't open enough(easily) to extract shells.
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One shot or two? Either barrel?
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Other than firing pin problems.
As you open the action the extractor starts to lift the fired shells. Steel based hull may stick Over pressured loads. Even
Dirty chambers can create this problem...
As you open the action the extractor starts to lift the fired shells. Steel based hull may stick Over pressured loads. Even
Dirty chambers can create this problem...
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Sounds like something in the cocking mechanism may be the cause, have you had a look with the stock removed (assuming it's a box-lock)?
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It sounds to me like when it was restored that the wrong size hammer springs were installed. Maybe too long, too strong, or too large of diameter (causing them to bind and/or rub against another part).
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Dry fire without any shells in chamber, is it difficult to open then? That would eliminate firing pin drag.
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It usually can be opened by 1. closing the gun. 2. Removing the forend. 3. Pull both triggers. 4. Take barrels off.
It may need the unhooking piece replaced. Kind looks like a fishhook.
It may need the unhooking piece replaced. Kind looks like a fishhook.
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My guess is steel headed shells. Shoot a few AA's or STS or Nitro 27's in it. I had the same problem with my 21's.
The shells are RST so should be good. Thanks
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Wear in the hinge pin and or hook. Check barrel face to breach clearance without forend installed. Is it tight/ no wiggle room? is it easy to open if you hit the butt on the ground after firing a shell?
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I believe that a TV show had a feature Rebuild Dad's Old Gun (a model 21). Briley did the rebuild and
if I recall that hammers travel back to sears farther than when new. This causes you to have to push back
hammers by opening farther to allow empties to clear receiver. I will try to find the name of the old show,
but a call to Briley will probably get an answer. I have a Baker with same problem, but I live with it.
if I recall that hammers travel back to sears farther than when new. This causes you to have to push back
hammers by opening farther to allow empties to clear receiver. I will try to find the name of the old show,
but a call to Briley will probably get an answer. I have a Baker with same problem, but I live with it.
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The TV show was Shotgun Journal with Bruce Scott and Mary Fisher, by Sunrise Productions.
The Model 21 was Bruce Scott's Dad's. Briley did a complete restoration including cutting out shell
rings or stops of barrels. I believe the full rebuild was spread over 2 Shotgun Journal episodes.
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