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Indentification help- RE:1880 PARKER BROS 12 Guage SxS |
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05-10-2013, 07:56 AM
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Indentification help- RE:1880 PARKER BROS 12 Guage SxS
Hello all...new here.
I am the new owner of a Parker Brothers 12 guage, manufactured in 1880. I am hoping that some of you may be able to help me out with the 'possible value', and understanding the markings on the gun. The seem a bit different than how they are described on parkerguns website.
Ok, here goes:
Serial # - 18228 (1880 manufacture year)
Grade - Can't find this on my gun...says it 'should be above the serial on the waterboard, but mine doesn't have anything above the serial on the washboard. There is however, a 'F' on the underneath side of the barrel (see pic of flats)
Markings on underside of the barrel ('flats')
TT in parentheses "(TT)" - No idea what this stands for
48- this is the weight of the barrel. I assume 4lbs 8oz
A letter 'F' - possible referring to the Grade?
'02' on the barrel lug
The number 9508 - no idea what it means
Top of barrel
Says 'Plain Twist'
Ok, other than that, I am not sure if the stock has been replaced/refinished...if you believe it has, let me know. If you can tell me 'how you know' that would be helpful too!
Thanks. Any information you can give me regarding exactly what I have would be very helpful. See pics.
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05-10-2013, 08:07 AM
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Hello Ryan and Welcome!
Your Parker appears to be a Grade 1 and is listed as a "PT"
I have never seen the TT before but a single "T" within the upper and lower crescents would indicate the barrel steel to be "Twist"
9508 is the order number which will be different from the serial number that is stamped on the side of the barrel lug.
The meaning of the "F" is unknown. The 2 on the bottom of the lug is the frame size and you are correct about the pre-struck barrel weight stamp.
Your Parker looks to have been restocked but I won't say 'definitely'.
Value is a funny thing..... I wouldn't even hazard a guess without having it in hand.
Ryan, we would like to encourage you to join the PGCA and order a Research Letter for your Parker. A Research Letter for a "Forum Member" is $100 while a membership is only $40 and Research Letters are reduced to $40 each for PGCA members. Do the math.... save $20 and get 4 issues of our 48 page, glossy, color magazine, Parker Pages per year. Further benefits are access to "Members Only" sections of this website including the buying and selling of Parkers, books, and other collectible items.
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