Serial Numbers

[Ryan Brege]

I see inquires on here from time to time about serial numbers. Is this information available to members?

Thanks

Ryan

[Rick Losey]

just buy "the book"

Parker Gun Identification & serialization

https://www.amazon.com/Parker-Identification-Serialization-Charlie-Price/dp/1886768374

https://connecticutshotgun.com/shop/parker-gun-id-serialization/

[Brian Dudley]

If you are looking at a lot of guns, it is the best thing that $35.00 can buy.

[John Campbell]

just buy "the book"

Parker Gun Identification & serialization

Just so you know, there is a LOT more about Parkers in this book than just serial numbers!

Frankly, if you own a Parker, you should also own this book. Along with both volumes of The Parker Story.

[Russ Jackson]

Just so you know, there is a LOT more about Parkers in this book than just serial numbers!

Frankly, if you own a Parker, you should also own this book. Along with both volumes of The Parker Story.

Really good advise on both counts ! I don't believe there is a day that goes by I don't go to " The Books " as I am scouring the Gun Sites to look something up ! Especially ,The Parker Story " ! Also make good reading ,there is so much information even after years of owning all three I seem to pick up new information every read !

[Ryan Brege]

Great! Looks like a great x-mas gift idea. Won't help me in my current situation but probably won't matter as this one is going back I think.....

[Robin Lewis]

What # do you want info on?

[Ryan Brege]

#152581

I assume it won't list with a Browning Superposed butt plate and 30 3/16" barrels.....

[Robin Lewis]

#152581

I assume it won't list with a Browning Superposed butt plate and 30 3/16" barrels.....
There are some gaps in the numbers and your's is in one of those gaps...... sorry but it's not listed.

[Dave Noreen]

According to the research letter check feature from the home page, the PGCA does have information on serial number 152581. There were two sets of Parker Bros. "books", stock books and order books. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization was produced from the information in one of those sets of books, but the PGCA has information from both sets for doing research letters. Join the PGCA and get a letter for $40.

[Ryan Brege]

No problem, I picked this up off of GI and it was listed as:

Title: Parker - V Grade, 12ga.
Description: Parker - V Grade, 12ga., 30", choked M/F, splinter forend, capped pistol grip stock, extractor, butt plate, traces of case coloring, strong barrel bluing and wood finish, double trigger, 152,xxx, wood has typical handling marks, original unrestored gun.

I am in the market for a turkey gun and this fit the bill. I was floored when I unpacked it to find a Browning butt plate and cut barrels. I contacted the seller (a very well known and reputable company) and of course they have a 3 day inspection policy which is fine but I feel I should not be responsible for return shipping on something that was so mis-represented. Especially from a company that should know better.
I was told they have no policy for reimbursing shipping.

[John Dallas]

I would tell them that you have no policy prohibiting you from disclosing their name, either