Manufactured in 1897 as one of 17,115 built in this configuration according to page 279 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Built with a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL", choke constrictions of .023/.035 inches, and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size 1 1/2 frame boxlock action which features GH pattern engraving consisting of oval game bird scenes on the left, right, and underside surrounded by light scrollwork and line borders. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron and a pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap, blank silver inscription shield, and a non-factory leather covered recoil pad. The configuration is confirmed on page 291 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurements: 1 15/16 inch drop at comb; 3 3/16 inch drop at heel; 13 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Very fine, strong Damascus patterns on the barrels, reapplied blue finish on the triggerguard, 50% original case colors on the action, and some handling evidence. The freshened wood is very good with some dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.