I might be able to help but I need to know if it is hammer or hammerless. Also, how does the gun lock up, with a top lever on top or a push-up lever in front of the trigger guard. Also, can you describe the butt plate if it is an original.
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Parker double barrel serial #131072 what would the grade be and date made.I can say that with the serial number provided,your Parker shotgun was made in the year 1904.As to the grade,that would be impossible to say without a detailed description of the shotgun in question.you may find that there is much info available to you thru the internet about parker shotguns that will assist you in deciding which grade of Parker shotgun you have.
To determine the exact value of a Parker Brothers 12 gauge double barrel shotgun manufactured in 1878, there are a few factors that would need to be taken into consideration. Most important of these factors being, the condition of the shotgun.
No. What would the company that produced the finest American double barrel shotgun want with a utilitarian import?
To answer your question quickly,the answer is none.Parker Bros.began production of there shotguns in the year 1866.They continued production until 1934 when Remington took over production and then moved the plant to Ilion,New York in 1938.While you mave have a shotgun dated to 1840,this would not be a Parker Brothers shotgun.
I dont know of any true Parker Brothers shotgun that had a 'rabbit etched in the barrels.' Would need to know exactly how the gun is marked so we can ID it properly.
That would depend on the type of barrel with the shotgun(plain,matte solid rib,or vent rib barrel)if a poly choke is present on the end of the barrel,and what condition the shotgun is in.
The serial of you Parker shotgun did not print in your question. But to find a date by serial number, there is a Parker Gun collector website that has a list of serial #'s and date of manufacture. The website is : http://www.parkerguns.org/
There is no need to start a double barrel. A double barrel shotgun needs to be loaded like you would a single barrel shotgun only using two bullets. You then cock the gun, aim, and fire.
In order to answer your question correctly,I would need the maker of the shotgun,shotgun model,and type of shotgun we are talking about(pump action,single shot,semi-auto etc.) I would also need to know what type of barrel you have(plain barrel,solid matte rib,or vent rib barrel).also include the overall condition of your shotgun and amount of blueing remaining on the receiver and barrel.
Approx. 1869 is when it was patented.
The T. Parker was one of the numerous brands shipped from Belgium to the wealthy American market in the late 19th and early 20th century. The purpose of naming it "T. Parker" was to confuse the buyer and make him think that he was purchasing a significantly higher grade "Parker" shotgun. The Belgian shotguns were generally servicable and reasonably safe for the low pressure shells at the time but were not of the highest quality. Firing your shotgun with modern ammunition would be fool hearty. Your shotgun has the highest value to you since its previous owner was you namesake. There is little collector interest or utilitarian value.
That would depend on the make and model of the shotgun in question,and the length of the barrel/barrels that came with the shotgun.