Description Antique, manufactured late 1895 or early 1896 this parker was well maintained with minimal modification. Parker Bros G grade 12 ga side by side shotgun. Uncut 28″ Damascus steel barrels with a single silver bead front sight. IM/IM choked. Double trigger. Extractors. Auto safety on close. Traditional G grade engraving on box lock with enhanced checkering on splinter fore end and pistol grip butt stock. Nicely figured dark walnut wood. Original “Bird in mouth” dog’s head butt plate. Antique, Ships direct to buyers home.
Condition: Antique Very Good. All original parts and appears to be free of any repairs. Bluing is gone but leaves the chain link Damascus pattern on the barrels. Engraving is quite worn but appreciable. Wood has been lightly sanded and finish applied however done very tastefully, some storage marks are around from recent. No cracks in butt plate or wood.
Measurements:
Bore Diameter @ 9″ from muzzle L= .737 R= .737
Wall Thickness @ 9″ from muzzle L= .027 R= .025
LOP @ Heel= 14 5/16″
LOP @ Toe= 14 9/16″
Choke: L=.699 (IM) R=.698 (IM)
Drop @ Comb = 1 5/8″
Drop @ Heel = 2 5/8″
Weight= 7.0 lbs
Barrel Length: 28″
Serial: 84078
Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Gauge: 12 ga
Model: G
Year-Range 1895 – 1896