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1880s mfr. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel Hammer SHOTGUN 10 Gauge COACH STYLE Side by Side Shotgun with Wells Fargo References
Guns International #: 102006855 Seller's Inventory #: 220514
Category: Parker Shotguns - Antique - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
1880s mfr. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel Hammer SHOTGUN 10 Gauge
COACH STYLE Side by Side Shotgun with Wells Fargo References
Here we present an antique Parker Brothers Double Barrel Side by Side Hammer Shotgun, made circa the early 1880s 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.
This one has been marked on the frame with “WF & Co”, while the repair at the wrist has been partially covered with a badge that was attached. The butt stock is marked on the left with “GUARD/S.T. BYERS” and “NO 28” “PORTLAND/OFFICE/1882”. The right side is marked “WELLS FARGO & CO EXPRESS” and “SAN FRANCISCO/GRANTS PASS/PORTLAND/1882/NO. 28”.
Wells Fargo will forever be remembered as a stagecoach thundering across the American West, loaded with gold. The history of this company spans for over 160 years and is rich in events that have happened throughout the history of the United States. From the Gold Rush, through the Great Depression, and continuing today, Wells Fargo has travelled through the history of America as one of its greatest companies. Here in one of the shotguns it used to protect those interests it was guarding.
The overall condition is a bit rough. Strong actions. Good bores. The barrel rib shows some separation. A repair has been made to the wrist (stable). Markings are legible.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels are 19-3/4 inches.
Caliber: 10 Gauge
Chambers: 2-7/8 inch with extractor
Chokes: Open/Open
LOP: 14-1/8 inches
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2400
#220514
SOLD
Antique: Yes