Parker shotgun

dnnsales

I have a Parker Doublebarrel Model number 9296. Top of the barrel spline is "Fine Damascus". On the side of the breach is "James Parker". So far I have only been able to determine that the gun was manufactured in 1877. I am seeking information as to who James Parker was. I don't beleive he was one of the original parker brothers. If you have any suggestions as to how I could get more information regarding this gun and possibly its current value,I would appreciate it.

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Just came in possession of a Parker and know nothing about them. This has damascus barrels, 12 Ga. in fine original condition except for cracked stock which can easily be repaired. Ser. #111869. Above the serial number on water table is 2, below is G, beautiful case colors, no ejectors, double triggers, banjo type forearm release, pat. date on barrel flat, April 11, 1876. Tell me what grade or something about this gun as I don't have a clue. Original dog head butt plate, some engraving, beautiful bores, original grip cap. The only thing, the stock might have been refinished at some point in time. Information and approximate value would be appreciated. Bub IV

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I told my Dad I wanted to go shoot some quail and he whipped out a wood box and said "here, use this." Inside was a 20 ga Parker, d grade. This is the most beautiful gun I have ever held. Beautiful walnut stock. Even the screw heads are engraved. I'm not real easy on my guns and I would hate to ruin a piece of americana. I showed it to my friend who has been around a lot more than me and he told me to hide it away. All I can find out is that it was made post 1934. My dad told me some story that his uncle gave it to him. I guess my questions are should I shoot it and will it handle modern ammo. I would hate to look back and see I made a mistake. S/N 241203. Does it belong in a museum or the hands of a hunter? Thanks for your input.
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I JUST BOUGHT A PARKER SHOTGUN THAT SAYS VULGAN STEEL ON THE BARRELS. HOW WOULD I FIND OUT WHAT GRADE IT IS? THANKS, RAY

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I have a Parker shotgun. The number on the water table is 73314 with a P listed below. Under that is the date Mar 16, 1875. The dates on the patent on the upper half of the water table are Jan 18 Aug 16 1887. Under that it says May 7 - Oct 8 1889. It is a 12 ga.with twist barrels. It has ejectors. The barrels are in good shape with no pitting, but the stock is broken into two pieces at the pistol grip. I have both pieces, but over the years someone tried to repair it with glue and a nail. It has a beaver tail forearm. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on it.
Thanks,
Dave

FrancF

The Parker Brothers shotgun Will take a lot of research. I will say depending on the exact model they would bring a high price.

To keep it short all the numbers you gave (when I looked it up) goes something like this, each number seems to represent somthing diff.
Example-
the #2 would indicate a GH, while an 8 would specify an A-1 and so on-






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dnnsales

thanks again, dave. I will keep checking

101AIRBORNE

Dave,
I have collected Parkers fo over 35 years and have reviewed thousands.
First, the serial number indicates a manufacturing date of about 1892.
Correct for a "P" grade gun. Automatic ejectors vs. manual extractors
would add considerable value to the gun. A beavertail would also be very uncommon with a "P". I would check the beavtail to see if it is
stamped w/ serial number. Must remove latch assembly. Regardless, the
gun would be advertised as a PHE. "P" being the grade stamped on the water table. H=hamerless, which all "P" grades were and E indicating ejectors. The frame size is stamped on the bottom of the rear barrel
locking lug. Frame sizes ranged from (000) to (7) or smallest ga./bore
to largest ga. Parkers are not a rare gun as they made thousands, strong original condition is everything. I have never seen a "P" grade
with original ejectors and a beavertail. The steel barreled guns are worth one heck of a lot of money more. One must consider original case colors, barrel blue, trigger guard blue, varnish, original Dog's Head Butt Plate, dents in barrels and rust before even suggesting to you a value and an opinion on if you should restore the gun. There is a Parker Gun Collector's site that you can find if you do a search. They may have the factory information, it does cost a few dollars. A picture/s would help. Good luck. 101

101AIRBORNE

Dave,
I neglected to mention the strong "twist" pattern upon the barrels.
Also the sharp checkering. If you decide to remove the iron from the
forend, pls grind the screw driver to fit the slots. Buggered screws
are a pet peave with collectors. I still believe, although I collect
Parkers, that the Fox was a better gun. If you restore the gun, please
mark it "restored" some place on the arm. A card under the BP will work. Good luck again. 101

dnnsales

thanks 101, im learning a lot more each day, i appreciate your help!