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1891 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel PH Grade 1 Hammerless Shotgun American Classic Side by Side
Guns International #: 103010267 Seller's Inventory #: 247513
Category: Parker Shotguns - Antique - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge
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: 1074
Total Number of Listings: 42615
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
1891 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel PH Grade 1 Hammerless Shotgun
American Classic Side by Side
Here we present an antique Parker Brothers PH Grade 1 Double Barrel Hammerless 12 Gauge Shotgun, made in 1891 in Meriden, Connecticut, with only 15,588 Grade 1 Hammerless gun produced. 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 Grade 1 gun designation started in 1882. As Parker introduced the named grades they named Grade 1 guns I, K, L, M, N, O. P, Q, NH and PH. The PH and NH describes Grade 1 hammerless Parkers. The other names describe Grade 1 hammer guns. These names were based on various gauge and stock configurations. The early grade 1 guns had English Twist barrels and in later years Twist Steel and Laminated Steel barrels were used. About 1917, Parker started using fluid steel barrels and marked the barrel ribs with Parker Steel. Total production numbers included 586 Lifter Hammer guns, 3,804 Top Lever Hammer guns, and 15,588 Hammerless guns. As can be seen by the production numbers, the Grade 1 guns did not sell as well as the higher priced Grade 2 or the lower priced Grade 0.
The characteristics between the Grade 0 and the Grade 1 were minimal. They had slightly better quality wood and a little additional engraving around the screw heads on the frame. Ejectors were an option on PH grade. The guns with ejectors (PHE) are desirable to collectors and can add as much as 50% to their collector value.
The overall condition is very good. Good Damascus twist pattern on the barrels and some case colors on the frame. The wrist of the stock has a solid repair. The actions are excellent. The bores are bright and smooth with great barrel wall thickness. The barrels have a struck weight of 5 lbs. 9 oz. The gun weighs about 9.4 lbs. overall. Numbers match throughout.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-5/8 inches with extractor
Chokes: Modified/Modified
Length of pull: 14-1/4 inches.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#247513
SOLD
Antique: Yes