Guns International #: 100447269

PARKER - AMERICA;S  FINEST SHOTGUN  - Peter H. Johnson - Bonanza Books -  Overall excellent condition  - no damage, tears, folds, or marks - one slight tear on bottom of jacket and slight yellowing on top edge from storage,  otherwise, like new.

A complete history of Parker guns from the beginning with complete description of the manufacturing process - metalworking, barrel fitting, woodwork, engraving, etc. and outline of distribution.  Includes a section on catalogs and buying and collecting Parkers.  A very interesting and informative book for the vintage shotgun enthusiast and Parker collector. 

Synopsis - Historical background on the Parker Company and it's guns - Production and distribution  methods explained.   In the American shotgun world, the Parker shotgun represented class and distinction.  The story of the Parker Gun is not only about a firearms product but also a large and incredibly divirsified industrial holding.  First created by Charles Parker in 1865,  Parker guns were arguably the best firearms available from their inception to their final production in 1947.  Johnson's classic reference details the origin of Parker guns. outstanding dates in Parker history, the absorption by Remington, and other important facts for the avid gun collectior.  A vert well written ans interesting reference source for the Rarker guns.