Questions about an 1894 Parker Brothers with Damascus steel

[henry_platts]

This shotgun was in my hands today, what grade is it and what you guys think is a fair price to pay. I'm working with the family. Thank You Kindly.

[henry_platts]

DHE grade?

[Researcher]

It is a Grade 3/Quality DH of 1894 vintage. A DHE would have automatic ejectors and Parker Bros. didn't offer ejectors until 1901.

[PaulSearcy]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

It is a Grade 3/Quality DH of 1894 vintage. A DHE would have automatic ejectors and Parker Bros. didn't offer ejectors until 1901.

Thank you for the info on the shotgun! I've inherited it from my brother and I'm trying to get a decent price on it for my nieces. (They've got all the financial struggles of kids in their 20s... college debt and the rest.) So far, I've gotten some lowball offers and I'm not in a rush to sell until I have a better idea what it's worth. If you were in my shoes, what would you do? It's such a beautiful piece of history with the Damascus barrels, I'm hoping someone will also appreciate it.

[henry_platts]

Thank You!

[C.O.B.]

I load all my own ammo for the most part and always load 2 1/2 inch shells as they will fit in everything. My 12 ga load is 18 grains of Universal Clays, RST hull, clay buster wad and Winchester 209 primers. It;s a creampuff load of 1050 FPS and 4500 +/- PSI. I have never missed a bird or target because my shot string wasn't going 1200 FPS
Weather or not your gun can stand up to modern pressures remember the wood is over 100 years old. Cheap ammo isn't worth having to get a stock repaired

[Phil Yearout]

I didn’t know there was such a thing as cheap ammo anymore

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Phil Yearout

I didn’t know there was such a thing as cheap ammo anymore

"Cheap ammo" is a subjective term.

[Phil Yearout]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

"Cheap ammo" is a subjective term.

I suppose there is plenty of "cheap" ammo out there; I probably should have said. "I didn't know there was such a thing as inexpensive ammo anymore."

[henry_platts]

What’s a good over the counter load for hunting dove, figure a nice soft load this would be fun hunting with. Don’t know what i should run for upland