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Tad Kepley
07-02-2012, 09:51 PM
I obtained my first Parker Bros double barrel shotgun today. Serial number puts it in the 1877 range. It is a lifter and I really have enjoyed doing the research on this nice shotgun. The one I have is a 12 ga. plain twist lifter model. I cannot tell if has the original stock or not. I will continue to research to figure it out. It is a family piece and I am the lucky one to get it handed down too! Tad

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i460/tk378/MyParkerShotgunserialnumber9033.jpg
Dean Romig
07-02-2012, 09:58 PM
Congratulations Tad! You just can't beat a 'Family heirloom' like a Parker.
Tad Kepley
07-02-2012, 10:04 PM
Thanks Dean! As you might imagine I am excited!
Dean Romig
07-02-2012, 10:18 PM
I see the picture now. It looks like the stock and forend wood might be replacements. That doesn't matter though. Have the gun checked over by a competent gunsmith who knows his old doubles to see if it is safe to shoot - then go carry on the family tradition of putting meat on the table with it.
calvin humburg
07-03-2012, 06:10 AM
Hello Tad, Thoes hammer guns are neet. From who did you get it Mom Dad?
Tad Kepley
07-03-2012, 07:32 AM
It was passed down to me from my father. It was given to him by my uncle and it was his grandfathers shotgun. I am really enjoying showing it off. Tad

Hello Tad, Thoes hammer guns are neet. From who did you get it Mom Dad?
Gary Carmichael Sr
07-25-2012, 08:13 PM
Tad, are you one of the Keplys in High Point that run Keplys BBQ that is good stuff !
Tad Kepley
07-26-2012, 07:04 AM
Not the same Kepley family. However I have heard that is some good BBQ. We have so many good BBQ places here in Lexington that I never get to High Point. Lexington BBQ (The Monk) The BBQ Center and Speedy's to name a few! We love our BBQ. By the way, can you tell if my Parker has an aftermarket stock and forend on it? I can send you more pictures if necessary. Tad
Carl Brandt
07-26-2012, 08:10 AM
Definitely not an original stock. Should look more like one in the link below:

http://www.parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=74
Brian Dudley
07-26-2012, 08:30 AM
Tad,

Yes, the wood on the gun is not original. Also, look at that breech on the gun. Looks a bit off face / loose.

Welcome to the club!
Tad Kepley
07-26-2012, 07:29 PM
Thanks for the info on the stock. I wish it was an original but unfortunately that is not the case. My guess is no such thing as original stocks/furniture to be had??