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[ira.wright]

I have my grandfathers 10 gauge hammer gun according to the serial numbers it was made in 1863 . In my research I found that parker only made a gun until it was ordered? Is there any record of who ordered the guns ? I would like to find out where my grandfather got the gun if possible. He lived in the early 1900 s

[Dean Romig]

Parker Bros. wasn't making shotguns in 1863.

Does it say Parker Bros. anywhere on the gun?





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[ira.wright]

Yes it says parkeron it . I looked it up on the internet on a serial number and identified sight

[ira.wright]

I'm a dummy its is 1883

[Jeff Kuss]

It would help to know the serial number and grade of the gun to know if there is info on your gun.

[Mills Morrison]

Welcome Ira! Some photos would help us help you

[ira.wright]

29490 im new to the forum not sure how to send pics

[John Dallas]

Ira - Go to the Parker Home page, on the left side, look for FAQ's. Near the bottom of the FAQ's is a tutorial on posting pix.

Good luck!

[Dean Romig]

29490 is a Plain Twist, Top Action, probably a grade 0 or 1, capped pistol grip with 30-inch 10 gauge barrels.
And there are surviving records on your gun to support a research letter. But, being such a low grade it is likely your gun was originally sent to a hardware store and it is very unlikely there will be any reference to a person. But you can spend the $100 for a nicely done research letter on your gun.






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[ira.wright]

Pics

[ira.wright]

Pictures

[ira.wright]

29490 im new to the forum not sure how to send picsthanks

[ira.wright]

Thanks a million! I registered so it only 40$ may be worth the $

[Dean Romig]

Looks to be in decent shape, if the barrels are any indication.






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[ira.wright]

,Thanks a million I registerd so its only 40$ it may be worth it, My uncle had the brass put on it so another uncle wouldnt barrow it and blow himself up ! I refinish gun stalks so i redone a poor refinish that he did . Wished he would have left it alone . Did this gun shoot brass cases and black powder ?