Manufactured in 1893 as one of just 974 gun built in this configuration per Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote on page 291 of "The Parker Story". Built with Damascus steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKER. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL", choke constrictions of .001/.010 inches, and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with single extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size 1 frame boxlock action which displays classic DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll work surrounding a trio of game scenes consisting of a setter on the right, a covey of pheasants on the underside, and a pointer on the left. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved drop points, blank inscription oval, hard rubber grip cap, and engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered bare butt. The configuration is confirmed on page 276 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with strong Damascus patterns, some loss of blue on the lower tang, smooth silver patina on the action, and some handling evidence. The wood is very good as freshened with some dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.