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Larry Pasch
01-17-2016, 08:12 PM
Hello from Illinois. I came across this Parker and I'm having trouble nailing down exactly what it is. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Eric Estes
01-17-2016, 08:35 PM
From the serial number the serialization book says it is a top action 12 ga hammer gun made in 1883 with 32" plain twist barrels on a #2 frame. Looks to be a grade 0, Parker's lowest "field" grade gun. Can't tell from the pictures, but it looks to be in good shape. I have 32888, a close relative of this one.

Larry Pasch
01-17-2016, 08:38 PM
Thanks! Ballpark figure of a value?

Eric Estes
01-17-2016, 08:46 PM
I am not experienced enough to say, and those on here that are would likely want to see more pictures. Much depends on the condition of the barrels. It is difficult to estimate without the gun in hand. Nice gun though. Best of luck with it.

Larry Pasch
01-17-2016, 08:48 PM
No worries...thanks much.

Matt Michael
02-17-2016, 08:13 PM
I have a 0 grade 12 ga hammer gun in shootable condition.
Looks similar to yours. I paid 500 at a festival / flea market.
I think i got a good deal but I'm not an expert.

Mike Franzen
02-26-2016, 03:07 PM
The 32" bbls are a plus but more pics would help with the estimate

Richard White
02-26-2016, 08:06 PM
Are the bbls. original to the gun?

Dean Romig
02-26-2016, 08:15 PM
Why wouldn't they be? They certainly look like they are.





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Rick Losey
02-26-2016, 09:05 PM
Why wouldn't they be? They certainly look like they are..

he may be asking because the serial number shows on the water table

while the order number shows on the barrels of older Parker- the serial number being on the other side of the lugs

Dean Romig
02-26-2016, 09:22 PM
The serial number is 32902 and doesn't appear on the barrel flats that I can see. What I do see on the barrel flats is the order number right where it belongs.

We can't see the side of the lug where the serial number should be stamped.

So, I'm still a bit confused as to why he asks the question.




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Rick Losey
02-26-2016, 09:40 PM
i agree

but how many times have we seen that order number thought to be a serial number by mistake

and by that misunderstanding - thinking the barrels came from a different gun



when I bought one of my hammer guns the seller said it was a non matching gun until I asked him to check the side of the lug, not every one knows this little oddity

Dean Romig
02-26-2016, 09:54 PM
You're right Rick... we see that a lot. I should keep in mind that the 'Parker learning curve' is a long, gradual one. We were all there (and to some degree, still are) and as our friend Austin used to say, "I don't ever want to stop learning."





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Mike Koneski
02-27-2016, 12:43 PM
Glad I read this thread. Learned something new today. Now I know to look on the side of the lug for a SN. Thanks guys. This is why we cruise these threads, hoping to glean some knowledge from you gents, especially from the much older and experienced collectors like Dean. :)

Dean Romig
02-27-2016, 01:14 PM
Hey wait a minute... I'm just a young sprout compared to some of the old coots on here :whistle:





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Dave Suponski
02-27-2016, 01:28 PM
Easy now Dean. You got me beat by a bunch and I will NEVER catch up......:whistle:

Robert Rambler
02-27-2016, 03:42 PM
Definition of "OLD COOT":rotf::rotf:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old+coot

Richard White
02-28-2016, 11:34 AM
i agree

but how many times have we seen that order number thought to be a serial number by mistake

and by that misunderstanding - thinking the barrels came from a different gun



when I bought one of my hammer guns the seller said it was a non matching gun until I asked him to check the side of the lug, not every one knows this little oddity

That was precisely why I asked. Thanks for clearing that up.