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Lot 873: Three Antique Parker Brothers Double Barrel Hammer Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 873: Three Antique Parker Brothers Double Barrel Hammer Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Early Parker Brother Grade 3 Underlifter Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: Under Lifter Hammer
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1270
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured in 1874. Chambers measured 2 1/2" with extractor, chokes measured full/full, and 14 1/4" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Good, original finish with Damascus patterns on the barrels, greyed action, and moderate handling evidence. Wood has some chips, smooth checkering, and some dings. Rib resoldered and some dents in the barrels. Mechanically excellent.



B) Parker Brothers Toplever Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1270
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured in 1892. Chambers measured 2 7/8" with extractor, chokes measured modified/full, and 14 3/8" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Good, original finish with some grey on the barrels with Damascus patterns, mostly grey action, some spotting, and moderate handling evidence. Stock has a few small cracks around the locks. Mechanically excellent.



C) Parker Brothers "$125.00 Dollar Grade" Underlifter Shotgun with P.G.C.A. Letters

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: Under Lifter Hammer
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1270
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Both of the included Parker Gun Collectors Association letters confirm the current action type, gauge, grade, and barrel length and steel when it was ordered by R. O. Chuney of S. Manchester, CT, on June 9, 1877 and shipped on June 13, 1877, to be deliver to one R. A. Griffin. Chambers measured 2 1/2" with extractor, chokes measured full/modified, and 14 3/16" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Fine, original finish with grey and Damascus patterns on the barrels, greyed action, minor spotting, and mild handling evidence. Stock cracked at the toe. Mechanically excellent.



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