New guy here with questions

[Shane I Reed]

So my local shop has some old Parkers. He told me he has 3 more what he calls "parts guns" that are in shootable condition. He just got this one in but the rest are where he has a work shop for gunsmithing. I am going to try and save them all. I am starting with this 1877 12 guage? basket case. I have never worked on guns before but willing to put time and effort in to this new passion. The gun is very dirty like it's been hanging in a hunting camp for years. I believe someone painted barrels black. Mechanics actually work! I am going to be looking for a part that goes on barrel which catches to latch. Part of that broke off and so my question is, where the heck do I start on this thing? Cleaning off my former archery work bench to tackle project. Also, where can I find a guide to markings so I know exactly what I have?

[Travis Sims]

That (or those) aren’t an American made Parker Bros. shotgun. They are a Belgian made knock off labeled Parker. Just me, but I wouldn’t waste my time and effort on them.

[Shane I Reed]

More pics

[Shane I Reed]

Originally Posted by Travis Sims

That (or those) aren’t an American made Parker Bros. shotgun. They are a Belgian made knock off labeled Parker. Just me, but I wouldn’t waste my time and effort on them.

This is only one that was recently brought in. Not sure what others are yet. Belgian knock offs that old?

[Travis Sims]

Have no idea the age. Do you see the oval with ELG on the barrel? That is a Belgian proof mark.

[Shane I Reed]

Originally Posted by Travis Sims

Have no idea the age. Do you see the oval with ELG on the barrel? That is a Belgian proof mark.

Yes

[Shane I Reed]

Definitely had this newbie fooled

[Dean Romig]

Sorry Shane - it is what it is.

You can look on the Home page and do some research on the various grades and designs of early Parker Brothers shotguns to continue your Parker Bros. education. It is a very long course and you just had your first test. I failed my second test but passed my first because I studied hard for it. Good Luck!





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[Shane I Reed]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Sorry Shane - it is what it is.

You can look on the Home page and do some research on the various grades and designs of early Parker Brothers shotguns to continue your Parker Bros. education. It is a very long course and you just had your first test. I failed my second test but passed my first because I studied hard for it. Good Luck!





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I do have one real Parker Trojan at least. Shoots magnificent

[Dean Romig]

I don’t see a Trojan in those pictures. What barrel steel is stamped on the top rib?





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