Hello, new user and new PGCA Member from NJ

[Cal T]

Hi All - I recent purchased my first Parker and felt it appropriate to join here. I'm looking for any helpful info on my new purchase 20ga Parker Side by Side, s/n 62793. I believe it's from the late 1800's or early 1900's. I joined the PGCA and will be ordering a letter for it shortly.

I am looking for a qualified gunsmith the inspect the gun to determine it's usability.....I'd like to use it as a pheasant / quail gun. Would anyone be able to suggest a good vintage sxs gunsmith in NJ - eastern PA - lower NY State?

Here's a couple of pics..... (if I can get the attachments to work)

Thanks in advance for your input!

[Bill Murphy]

It looks a bit beefy for a 20 gauge. Post pictures of the flats of the barrels and action with the gun disassembled and we may be able to give you some information. The gun is listed as a 12 gauge Damascus barrel gun in the serialization book. It is really a nice looking gun.

[Mike of the Mountain]

1890 production D grade. There are four entries in the record books. You should order a letter.

[Cal T]

Hi, thanks for the info. Here's pics of the flats of the barrels and the action.

[Mike of the Mountain]

How about a photo or two of the rib inscriptions?

[Cal T]

I'm not seeing any inscription on the barrel rib.

[Cal T]

On the bottom of the barrels, the left barrel has one star and the right barrel has three stars. I'm guessing this is an indication of the choke...am I correct?

[J. Scott Hanes]

Will a 12 gauge shell fit in the chamber? Not to shoot it; just to determine fit. The "book" indicates it is a 12 gauge, but the markings on the underside of the barrels are confusing. Nice gun, though.

[Don Mills]

I read Vickers works - Nickel Steel on the barrels so they are replacement barrels made in 20 ga. likely