The proper lubrication for your new Parker shotgun
 

Per Parker Bros. hang tags of different eras.On left Signet oil and on right 3 in 1oil from the turn of the century.

Hard to read the labels, but wouldn't sperm whale oil have been the preferred lubricant for a fine shotgun back in the "old days?"

Jeff,I have collected this stuff over the years. In different eras Parker Bros. hang tags were stamped use: 3 in 1 oil or Signet Oil. Signet oil was made in Gloucester Mass. A deep sea fishing port here on the East Coast so it could very well be a type of fish oil. The Signet Co. also manufactured glue.

I think you can read this one

So, what volume of oil did they supply for ten cents?

Jack,
Neither the bottle or the box shows a volume measurement of the oil.
Jeff

Box? What box? Jeff...your killin me....:)

Ok Dave,
Here is the picture of the box. It is not in great shape. Also a sample bottle of 3 in 1 oil.:whistle:

Jeff, That box is very cool. I have a sample bottle of 3 in 1 Cut little things aren't they....:)

The little ten cent Signet bottles look like they hold about two ounces. They are embossed in the glass so you can identify them without the label. I have a 12 ounce Signet bottle graduated in ounces, but I think it is probably a Signet Ink bottle. Signet ink bottles and cans are much easier to find than the oil bottles.