Type of Sights on Parker Graded Shotguns?

Jim McKee · 12-17-2023, 11:20 AM

Was there particular sights used.
Recently looked at a graded Parker with a brass front sight
My several Parkers have Ivory type sights
Thanks!
Jim

Bill Murphy · 12-17-2023, 11:47 AM

What grade Parker did you examine that has a metal sight that you considered unusual? Many Parker orders I have seen charge extra for Lyman ivory sights, but I don't know what grades would be standard equipment with such sights.

Jim McKee · 12-17-2023, 03:33 PM

B grade

Researcher · 12-17-2023, 05:40 PM

The typical Parker "standard" front sight was this style German silver sight --

Typical Parker Front Sight.jpg

Many shooters ordered the extra cost Lyman ivory sights on their gun --

Lyman Shotgun Sights pg 47.jpg

Lyman Shotgun Sights pg 48.jpg

Lyman Shotgun Sights pg 49.jpg

Lyman Shotgun Sights pg 50.jpg

or the Marble Bi-Color --

Marbles Bi-Color Sight.jpg

Some of the later target guns from the mid-1930s to the end had the Bradley red or white bead front sight.