Hi- I recently got very lucky and inherited a collection from a relative who passed away. I am trying to understand each piece and get a ballpark estimate of the value for insurance purposes. Any help is very much appreciated. I will do my best to post clear and detailed photos and to not spam the board with too many at once. Thanks!!!
What can you tell me about this Parker Bros 12 gauge shotgun? It locks up tight and appears to be in good working order. I am very interested in shooting this one and hunting with it as I believe my relative used this as a primary hunting tool.
I looked up the serial number and the website I found says it is a model VH would have been made in 1900. But I have no idea what I’m doing/could be totally wrong.
Markings:
Parker Brothers Makers, Meridian, Conn. Vulcan Steel —on the top of the barrels.
Parker Bros engraved on either side of the receiver
Sticking pattern around the receiver
Parker Brothers and a picture of a dog on the butt plate.
SAFE on the tang safety
Pat’d Jan 18 Aug 18 1887 May 7-Oct 8 1889 inside receiver
Serial number 94### letter V above the serial number.
Barrel, fore end and receiver serial numbers match
Significant dings and scratches on the stock
What can you tell me about this Parker Bros 12 gauge shotgun? It locks up tight and appears to be in good working order. I am very interested in shooting this one and hunting with it as I believe my relative used this as a primary hunting tool.
I looked up the serial number and the website I found says it is a model VH would have been made in 1900. But I have no idea what I’m doing/could be totally wrong.
Markings:
Parker Brothers Makers, Meridian, Conn. Vulcan Steel —on the top of the barrels.
Parker Bros engraved on either side of the receiver
Sticking pattern around the receiver
Parker Brothers and a picture of a dog on the butt plate.
SAFE on the tang safety
Pat’d Jan 18 Aug 18 1887 May 7-Oct 8 1889 inside receiver
Serial number 94### letter V above the serial number.
Barrel, fore end and receiver serial numbers match
Significant dings and scratches on the stock
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