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Category - Parker Shotguns - Antique - Shotguns - English Double Antique

Category
Parker Shotguns - Antique
Shotguns - English Double Antique

c1895 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel PH Grade 1 Hammerless Shotgun 12 Gauge Damascus Two Trigger

Description:
c1895 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel PH Grade 1 Hammerless Shotgun 

12 Gauge Damascus Two Trigger

Here we present an antique Parker Brothers Double Barrel Hammerless 12 Gauge Shotgun, made in 1895 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 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.

The overall condition is good. The numbers on the trigger guard and frame match. The barrels are numbered differently but face tightly. The actions are excellent. The bores are smooth and bright. Good Damascus pattern on the barrel. The stock has been refinished and is solid. There is an old chip at the toe that has been worn smooth.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 26-1/4 inches.

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Chambers: 2-5/8 inches with extractor

Chokes: Cylinder Chokes (barrels shortened)

Length of pull: 14-1/8 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1500

#226823

 

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Antique: Yes