New member from Brawley, Ca

[Edward Hale]

Greetings, I 'm a new member here and could use your help in learning more about a 10 gauge Dbl barrel Parker Brothers shotgun that was just given to me by a great friend. The serial number is 65871 indicating a manufacturing date of 1891. There is no grade marking. The barrel rib is marked Laminated steel. The barrel lug is marked with a 5. The barrel weight is marked with a small 8 followed by a large 1. Above those markings is an H next to the lug. left of the weight marking is an L. The gun is rather plain and without scrollwork. The stock is checkered. There is a silver inlaid crest on the top of the pistol grip, rear of the break-open lever. This gun looks like new, unfortunately, someone in the past has reblued this gun. What can you tell me about this gun?, besides that the value was greatly diminished by the re-blueing. Thanks and Regards, Ed

[PML]

Ed,
Your gun started life as a 36" 10ga. Based on your description it appears to be made on a #5 frame. This is unusual for a 10ga. If you can post some pictures I am sure you will get some feedback on your gun.

PML

[Edward Hale]

I'm new to this site, how do I post pictures? Thank you for your response. Ed

[PML]

when you reply to a post;
1. hit "Go Advanced"
2. hit "Manage attachments"
From there you can select photos from your computer/device.

PML

[Edward Hale]

Thank You. Will do.

[John Davis]

Sounds like a very interesting gun. Do the barrels still measure 36 inches?

[Edward Hale]

Yes, it measures 36 and 3/8 inches.

[Reggie B]

Very nice looking Parker. Thanks for posting. I would encourage you to join the PGCA. There is a wealth of knowledge among this membership and great bunch of folk!!

[Bill Murphy]

We need to see pictures of the small 8 and the big 1. We also want to see the 5 on the lug. If you have a scale, can you weigh the whole gun?
Thanks.

[Edward Hale]

Her is the barrel markings