Hi folks,
My name is Andrew and I'm writing from New Mexico. I just picked up a Parker 16ga for a few $ and I'm wondering if you could help me identify it.
I'm actually gonna hunt with this when I move back to Ohio in October so I'm not hoping it's not the Granddaddy long lost Parker but I hope it's a little nice. I took a chance on my 1st Parker so here we go!
I think it's a Grade 0 hammerless extractor but you are the experts.
The serial # is 148145 (1908)
I'm assuming the barrel has been replaced by Remington in 1951 (XX) because of some missing info but I'm not sure.
The barrel is 26"
There's no frame size # on the lug and it's without a barrel weight #
On the left underside barrel flat it's marked
148145 (looks like it's been re-stamped at some point with the same #'s)
MGD MG the "G" is sideways
On the right underside barrel flat it's marked
FULL
3 INSHELL XX
On the underside of the right barrel there are 3 stars with 16 or 91 whichever way you look at it.
The underside of the left barrel there are 2 stars and 98
The top of the barrel on the rib the only inscription is
"PARKER BROS. MERIDAN, CT." (no barrel type)
On the Watertable it has
V
148145
The firing pins are 1 1/16" apart. So I assume a "1" frame size.
The Fore end looks to be a replacement at some point because 148145 is stamped on top of another #.
The fore end wood is cracked in a few places.
Any suggestions on who does the best repairs?
The stock is straight grain walnut with a hard rubber dogs head butt plate and a gold shield on the underside
The overall condition of the gun is good. No rust, pitting, stock is in great shape. It functions and shoots great. Remington Game Load 2-3/4" 1 oz #8. The three main components are easy to dis and re-assemble.
I'll take better pictures after I get the camera battery charged up but for now this is the best I can do with my smartphone...
Thanks for all the help and here's to another money pit my wife will love ;-)
