I inherited a Parker Brothers side by side.

[kaneporter]

Hey guys and gals, I'm new to the site. I've been told recently that I would receive a Parker Brothers shotgun that I always liked after my father in law passed away. I haven't seen the gun for 15 years and vaguely remember what it looks like, but do remember some characteristics. It was a 12 gauge side by side. The receiver is engraved and if I remember correctly both barrels are also engraved all the way down to the ends. For some reason I remember it being what looked like nickel(unless the bluing is just gone) instead of blued. I will need help to identify this once I actually receive it. I did find a picture online that has the exact same engraving on the receiver and that pic is posted below. Any help y'all can give will be greatly appreciated. I know I didn't give much info, but that's all I can remember about it.

[B. Dudley]

Well if the gun you will be getting is anything like the one you pictured, then you have a higher grade gun. Please do post photos of your gun when you receive it. We would all love to see it.

[Dean Romig]

The serial number would also be the first step in our helping you to identify your "new" Parker. Congratulations on your fine inheritance from a man of obvious taste and distinction.

[kaneporter]

I'm not sure of the condition as it's been 15 years since I've seen it, but remember that engraved scene as being exactly the same. I will definitely post pics when I get it.

[edgarspencer]

That looks like a grade 5, but I've never seen factory engraving like that.

[Dean Romig]

Grade 6 at least, with full coverage like that and the deep releif as well... IMHO of course.

[OH Osthaus]

first -sincerely - our sympathies on your father in law's passing

in jest - I definitely need better relatives.

please post some detailed pictures when you get them

[Fishtail]

Holy Moly....all my father in law has is a Spanish-made copy of a Colt 45.

But...unless that gun is your gun it is unlikely the engraving is exactly like it. That gun you have shown is more than likely a one of a kind when it comes to the engraved scene.

[kaneporter]

The scene on the one I have pictured is exactly like the engraving on I've inherited. That's exactly the scene I remember from the gun.

[Pittypatdugan]

I cant believe there would be two with that similar engraving on that high grade of Parker, unless a pair, just too detailed, cant wait for pictures.