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LETTERED Antique PARKER BROTHERS Side by Side DH Grade 3 HAMMERLESS Shotgun 1892 FACTORY ENGRAVED GRADE 3 12 Gauge w/EXTRACTOR
Guns International #: 103368521 Seller's Inventory #: 256689
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:
LETTERED Antique PARKER BROTHERS Side by Side DH Grade 3 HAMMERLESS Shotgun
1892 FACTORY ENGRAVED GRADE 3 12 Gauge w/EXTRACTOR
Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Factory Engraved and Lettered Parker Brothers Double Barrel Side by Side Hammerless Shotgun made in 1892 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 included factory letter confirms the current grade, gauge, and barrel length when it originally shipped on December 7, 1892, to a C.J. Godfrey of New York, NY, and returned December 25th of the same year. The gun was then shipped to Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett of Chicago, IL, on January 7, 1893. This is one of 4,200 built in this configuration of grade, barrel steel, gauge, and barrel length per page 291 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Chambers measured 2 ¾” with extractor, chokes measured modified/improved modified, and 14 1/4” LOP.
The overall condition is very good. Original, mixed brown and silver patinas. Strong action. Mostly bright smooth bore with some wear towards the breeches. Fine buttstock and forend. Sharp wrist checkering. “John Johnson/1893” marked on the plate on the bottom of the buttstock. Well-defined engravings. Here is a very nice example of a High Grade Parker Shotgun from 1897!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrels are 30 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Chambers: 2-3/4 inch with Extractor
Length of pull: 14-1/4 inches.
Toe Drop: 1-1/2 inches
Heel Drop: 2-3/4 inches
Chokes: Modified/Improved Modified
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
$3750
#259689
Price: $3,750.00
Antique: Yes