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Unread 09-25-2012, 11:17 PM   #1
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Have had this Parker for 40-50 yrs any thoughts????
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Unread 09-25-2012, 11:31 PM   #2
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Yes, sorry to say that it is not a Parker Bros. made in Connecticut which we follow on this web site. It is probably an inexpensive gun imported from Belgian.
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These Belgian guns were regarded as Hardware Store utility guns in their day and are rarely in good or even shootable condition these days. Usually regarded as "wall hangers".
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Thank you for the info, don't think I'll be shooting this shotgun for any reason, just wondering how old it is, my guess around 1890-1900 ?
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Unread 09-26-2012, 01:14 PM   #5
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Most likely no way to know for sure on the age. I would not think that there are many people out there documenting manufacturing dates of Belgian knockabout guns. But you never know. Your guestimate of 1890's is in the ballpark.
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