Guns International #: 103196143
Seller's Inventory #: 250082

Category - Parker Shotguns - Antique - Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

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Parker Shotguns - Antique
Antique Shotguns - Cartridge

CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED Antique PARKER BROTHERS SxS Grade 2 Hammer Shotgun 1 of 7,582 HAMMER GUNS Made in GH GRADE 2

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CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED Antique PARKER BROTHERS SxS Grade 2 Hammer Shotgun

1 of 7,582 HAMMER GUNS Made in GH GRADE 2

Here we present an antique Cased and Factory Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade 2 Top Lever Double Barrel Side by Side 12 Gauge Hammer Shotgun, made in 1883 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 2 production started about 1875, before the grading system was adopted and it sold for $80 and was known as an 80 Dollar grade. As Parker introduced the named grades, they named Grade 2 guns E, F, G, H, EH and GH. The GH and EH Grade 2 hammerless Parkers, while the other names describe Grade 2 hammer guns. These names were based on various gauge and stock configurations. It was a popular gun for the owner that wanted a gun with more adornment than the average gun and was willing to pay about $20 more for a gun that looked better and was well balanced. The Grade 2 had a higher quality of American walnut which has some figure.


The overall condition is good. The stock and forend are in fine shape. Sharp checkering. Bright and shiny smoothbores. Numbers match on the barrels and receiver. The action is strong. Right hammer is a replacement. This example has been nicely refinished. The leather case has a broken strap which secures the lid.

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

Barrel is 30 inches.

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Chambers: 2-5/8 inches with Extractor

Chokes: Improved Cylinder/Improved Cylinder

Length of pull: 14-5/16 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2800

#250082
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,800.00
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