Help identify Old Parker Brother Double Barrel 16 gauge

[Mario St-Pierre]

I need help identifying and appraising an old rifle that I just inherited.
Parker Brother,
16 gauge,
28 inch barrel,
serial 53852 (probably 1888?),
Barrel frame size 0.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

[Dean Romig]

If I'm reading the serial number correctly - 53852 - it is a 16 gauge on the 0-frame size (very desirable) in very nice condition but has a terrible replacement forend wood,
It was made with 28" Twist Steel barrels and if the barrels check out with safe wall thickness and no pits in the bores it should provide endless hours of shooting and hunting pleasure. the condition of the frame, hammers and lock plates look wonderful... now let's hope the rest of the gun was cared for as well.

Congratulations,


However, unfortunately the tops of the barrels at the breech end show some pitting indicating at some time somebody neglected to store it properly... away from anything that would hold moisture against the metal.
Also, the stock has been poorly refinished and the nose of the comb looks to have been altered.


. This is what the nose of the comb should look like. This is also a 16 gauge on the 0-frame.


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[Harold Pickens]

Decent gun, agree with Dean, hopefully bores are not badly pitted. Fore arm is the biggest distraction, he is one from a close serial # gun. Its the one off that set of 34" O frame 16 I picked up several years ago.

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

A few members here may be able to supply you with a replacement parker fore end. It would improve the appearance.

[Mario St-Pierre]

Thank you very much for the information and comments. I have to decide if I keep this weapon or not. Does anyone have any idea of ​​its value if I am replacing the forend wood or not.

[Dean Romig]

Nobody can give you an estimate of value without the barrels first being examined and measured for safety.
If the barrels turn out to be worthless then the gun has little value.

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[MarketHunter]

I don't believe this gentleman is located in the USA so purchasing the gun from him would be difficult at best.

[B. Dudley]

The gun needs a complete forend. Wood and metal.