DB Parker Bros Shot Gun Serial No. 2451

[gary zehr]

Hello folks,
Had posted pictures of a parker shotgun a few weeks ago. Was suggested I go to PGCA for more info. I want to thank those who posted back to me and Mark Conrad for info I received back. Mark sent me a letter about the gun for no charge. This gun was completed in November 1874. Was a Under lifter hammer 12 gauge. It was featured Laminated Steel barrels with a length of 30". It's specifications were Length of pull: 14 1/4", Drop at heel: 2 5/8". No weight was given. It is either a Quality 0 or Quality 1 gun. I checked the length of pull and drop of heel and this appears to be correct with this gun. It looks like the gun may have been reconfigured with DAMASCUS STEEL BARRELS because it shows Damascus steel on the barrel. Also it looks to have a walnut stock. Have not shot the gun in 40 years but would like some advise if it would be safe and what kind of ammo I should use. Any further info would be appreciated.

[Opening Day]

RST makes a really nice 2 1/2" light load (low pressure) that would work in your gun after you have it checked out by a gunsmith to be sure it is safe to shoot

[Bill Murphy]

The RST Ultralites would not blow up a gun with a plastic barrel. The pressure range is in the four thousand range.

[Dean Romig]

I don't know when Parker Bros. began to radius the 90 degree at the juncture of the water table and the standing breech but if it is the early design without the radius you may wish to reconsider firing it much.

[gary zehr]

Folks,
Thanks for the info. I'll try to locate a gun smith and have them check out the gun.