Videos tagged with Parker Brothers

This guide details the expert process of restoring and reloading a rare antique Parker 11 Gauge Shotgun, presented by Larry Potterfield. It covers detailed disassembly, repair of a lifter lock spring, chamber casting for gauge verification, machining custom brass shells, applying historical headstamps, and loading with black powder. The video emphasizes advanced gunsmithing techniques and historical accuracy for rare firearms.

This video demonstrates the process of setting the drop on a semi-inletted buttstock, a crucial step in gunsmithing. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through using a straight edge clamped to the barrel rib to mark the desired drop on the buttstock. He then details filing the comb and heel to the marks and connecting them with a flat surface. The demonstration utilizes a Parker Brothers sidelock double shotgun, showcasing a practical application of this gunsmithing technique.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Parker Brothers Lifter Model side-by-side shotgun. It covers identifying key features like exposed hammers, double triggers, Damascus steel barrels, and the unique lifter mechanism. The guide emphasizes safety during handling and disassembly, noting the historical context of features like the keyed forend and straight grip stock. Instruction is provided by Larry Potterfield, Founder & President of MidwayUSA, an expert in antique firearms.