Parker Bros. 12ga. Shotgun, C Grade
Damascus Double Barrel 12 gauge Parker Brothers "C" grade shotgun but missing complete fore-end and has been shot in the wrist with a bullet and with a bad repair. Otherwise it ain't bad! At one time this was a top quality American Double gun. Check the thumbnails to see the engraving and the stock work. A dog is on either side with a covey of quail on the lower receiver. The barrels are also a little bit short of original, 24 7/8" but finished well and the original bead sight in place. So what we have is a Gunsmith's project of time and love or a bunch of Parker gun parts. It has a skeleton butt plate with inside checkering and all of the working parts still in the action and frame. It is in the 82,300 serial number range and the locking lug is marked 1 1/2. The frame is marked "C" with the last patent date of Oct. 8, 1889 with serial # and "4" above. The frame is gun metal gray with no visible pitting but shows definite use. A jewel now turned to dull stone. A rare straight stock, English Style, Parker. Can it be restored? With TLC, yes. You can also refit with a nice set of fluid steel barrels, the Damascus pattern is quite nice on the set now. This could be a very nice hunting gun once again.
