Pre-1874

Robert Tremewan · 08-31-2010, 10:55 AM

Well, I have had this gun in my possession for about 10 years, prior to that my dad for 20. He got it from his great Uncle. Yesterday I decided to get it out and have it inspected to see if it was still shootable. I got a surprise.

This Parker Bros. Makers gun is a pre-1874. Serial #1336. It has other markings that I am unsure about. Including a 11 on the barrel next to the PB logo. I was told that PBM did in fact make a 11 gauge for a very short time in the very early days, but I have no facts to back this up.

I am also unsure of the markings next to the serial. F9R, again nothing to verify this. Enjoy the pics, and if you see anything that contradicts what I have been told please let me know.

Also, I know this does not mean a whole lot, but the patent date is Nov. 13 1866.

Thanks!

Autumn Daze · 08-31-2010, 11:27 AM

From the picture's Robert your gun look's to be in very nice condition. Could you take some better photo,s of the lock's,stock and barrels?.....

Robert Tremewan · 08-31-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Suponski

From the picture's Robert your gun look's to be in very nice condition. Could you take some better photo,s of the lock's,stock and barrels?.....

Sure can, but you'll find that the gun has a few issues. The stock appears to have been repaired at one time due to a large crack. Not sure when this happened, but it was well before my dad or I had it in our possession. Also, the barrels have a small about of rust, I am sure due to being stored for quite some time. I will try to take some better photos and post them as soon as I can. Below is the best picture I can get of the barrel markings, covered by the fore end.

Robert Tremewan · 08-31-2010, 12:16 PM

Here is a few more...

George Lander · 09-01-2010, 06:55 PM

Hello Robert: You have a very early underlifter Parker which is most likely a 12 bore chambered for brass shell. I have SN 1248 in it's original oak case with a number of Remington brass cases. Your's could be a eleven bore, but that would. Yours just missed the SNs in "THE BOOK". Order a letter from PGCA and if the information is available it will tell a lot more.

Best Regards, George