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PARKER BROTHERS 12 Gauge VH Grade 0 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun C&R GRADE 0 Double Barrel 12 Gauge Made In 1899
Guns International #: 101474350 Seller's Inventory #: 20615
Category: Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29942
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
PARKER BROTHERS 12 Gauge VH Grade 0 Double Barrel Hammerless Shotgun C&R
GRADE 0 Double Barrel 12 Gauge Made In 1899
Here we present a Parker Brothers Double Barrel Hammerless 12 Gauge Shotgun, made in 1899 in Meriden, Connecticut. Charles Parker was an entrepreneur who began working in U.S. manufacturing in the 1830s. Interestingly, one of his first products was a coffee mill. He also collaborated on several government contracts to make arms during the American Civil War, including one for the Model 1861 and then a truly interesting, rare breech-loading design for the state of Kentucky, called the Triplett & Scott Carbine. Finally, in 1866, after his experience in arms manufacture for the war effort, he and his sons, Wilbur and Dexter, began the company Parker Brothers, making sporting shotguns. This company is considered by many to have been the best manufacturer of fine American shotguns, ever. The company was in business until 1942.
The Parker Grade 0 was introduced in 1869. Parker started its grade numbering system at zero to denote their lowest grade made at that time. As Parker introduced the named grades, they named Grade 0 guns R, S, T, U and VH. Except for the VH, which describes all Grade 0 hammerless Parkers, the other names describe Grade 0 hammer guns based on various gauge and stock configurations. In 1899 the hammerless grade 0, the VH, was introduced and it used Vulcan steel barrels. The grade 0 was the mainstay of Parker production and the fit and finish was excellent. They have little extra finish in the way of checkering or engraving and the wood used was plain, straight grain American walnut. The engraving was a simple border around the frame. The early guns had plain metal butt plates and later ones have hard rubber dogs head butt plates. The frame, forend iron and locks were casehardened.
The overall condition is fine. The action is as strong as ever! This example has a bore that remains extremely bright and smooth. “PARKER BROS” is engraved on both locks with a thin, zig-zagging border around the frame. The barrels have retained 60% of the original finish. The stock’s comb has been modified with an extension. The serial numbers match. The case is a neat one and in very good condition. A great old Parker from 1899!
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 30 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4 inches
Chokes: Full/Full
Length of pull: 14-1/4 inches.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1595
#20615
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes