DH with 2 Sets of Barrels and Parker Case

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

This is something we do not see almost ever!

Presented is a 1884 Parker Grade 3 in 10 Gauge on a #3 Frame with 32” and 28” barrels. Given its high condition and with both sets barrels ordered with the gun it is uncommon at least!

The order was discounted because when the barrels were finished it was discovered that two different types of Damascus ribbon were joined in one of the 28” barrels. See the final photo.

All the preceding is interesting but the really rare thing about this DH is that it was ordered with a case which survives. Guns made of wood and steel may survive 129 years but cases for them, made of thin wood or fiberboard covered in thin leather, are rarely seen today.

I present to you the Grade 3 with both barrels, both forends, and its leather covered case!

Ho, Ho, Ho, another photographic present to you from Captain Claus!

PS: Click on a photo to open it up in larger format.

[edgarspencer]

What a beautiful gun. Have we seen thiss gun before? I recall another thread some tima ago about a set of barrels whose damascus did not match, left to right.
I may be mistaken, but I think DH refers to a hammerless grade 3, and A hammer grade 3 would be refereed to as a D

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Edgar,

Yup, I knew that. I just forgot today! I'll take the liberty to revise my imperfection.

Please forgive me for having a stupid attack!

Thanks again!
Mark

[edgarspencer]

Happens to me all the time MArk. My daughter said I was born under a stupid tree.

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Edgar,

When I was younger I also knew everything! With every year that passes I learn how much more I do not know!

[Jeff K.]

Mark,
Thanks for reminding me that I should have kept bidding that day.
Jeff

[Dunnigun]

Great looking gun and those turkeys on the floor are AWESOME!! Very neat case.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Happens to me all the time MArk. My daughter said I was born under a stupid tree.

I am leaving that alone.

[charlie cleveland]

me too george.... charlie

[Double Lab]

Mark;
Second WOW of the day! Fantastic. Did you hit the lottery? You are having a great Christmas are'nt you. Thanks for sharing the great pictures of a neat gun.