J.P Dean's Parker
 

Has anyone here ever heard of this gentleman? His gun is available here in Canada and I am thinking of purchasing it. I cannot find any information about his shooting accomplishments so it may not be much providence other than what is advertised. I don't own or have access to the Parker volumes mentioned to look up the article on the gun.

12g Parker Bros "B" Grade Double Shotgun #79051
Pictured in the Parker Book ( 2 Volume Set) Page 141
30" Damascus Barrels with Shiny Bores. Double Bead Ivory Sights.
Gold Insert in Grip Cap engraved with JP Dean Aug.20th 1896 Minneapolis Minn.
JP Dean was a known Trapshooter from that era.
Equipped with prototype ejectors & single trigger.
Extensively finely engraved with Hounds, Stags and a floral pattern.
Barrel Has a raised rib engraved with Parker Bros Makers Merien Conn. Damascus Steel.
Extra Fancy Walnut stock with fine checkering & carved flur-de-lis. Stock has multiple scratches & dents from years of use. The Hawkins Recoil Pad has collapsed over time.
A very fine rare specimen.
Firearms are not tested and should be inspected by a Competent Gunsmith before firing.
All Sales are as is where is

I doubt there is anything “prototype” about the ejectors or single trigger. They are likely just aftermarket. At least the trigger is by the look of it. But I cannot see anything about the ejector mechanism. The gun was made prior to the implementation of both features by the factory.

It may have been sent back to Meriden to have ejectors fitted for a $25 Charge.
The trigger could be a Miller single trigger (not selective).

I think it could use a new pad…:eek:

I haven’t heard of JP Dean but his name is likely searchable on the Internet somewhere.



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Yes it definitely needs a pad!

I wonder why someone would hack up that pad like that???





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It's almost like they tried to shape it with a knife?

Hatchet or chain saw.

What looks to be a Miller trigger wouldn't bother me in the least, I would replace the Hawkins and enjoy.

It would be a bonus if it had a skeleton butt plate, but there's enough of other things going there, I would be very interested.

I didn't have a chance to look in the TPS yet, do they mention the frame size?

I'm with Stan, beautiful gun enjoy it, replace the Hawkins and shoot it. I really like the early B's

I didn't find it on page 141 of TPS. Anyone have any more information?