What do I have??

[Sean MacIntire]

I recently came to own Parker Bros. 20 gauge double barrel shotgun. I have looked up the serial number and found it to be manufactured in 1906. Other than that I can't figure out what model or grade. It has definitely been used but taken care of. It has engravings or etching on the entire barrell. Serial number is 137705. Numbers all match throughout the gun. It has a lot more stamped markings than most I've seen online. Appreciate any information anyone can give me. Thank you.

[Stephen Hodges]

You need to post detailed pictures of your gun to receive accurate comments.

[Sean MacIntire]

Sorry. Here's a few to start

[Eric Estes]

Welcome Sean. You can look here for help identifying which grade it is. http://parkerguns.org/pages/grades.html
Although like Steve said if you can post some decent quality pictures you will learn a lot more from the folks here.

[Eric Estes]

It is a grade 2 GH with damascus barrels.

[Sean MacIntire]

Let me know if you want anything different.

[Brian Dudley]

The grade will be marked on the water table.

[Sean MacIntire]

Sorry the group n locked picture is a different gun.

[Sean MacIntire]

The trigger lock picture is a different gun. Here's the water mark picture.

[Steve Huffman]

Grade GHE (2) with ejectors

[Rick Losey]

Sean - thats the barrel flats

the water table is the flat of the action the barrel flats mate to

[Sean MacIntire]

I appreciate everyone's info. Bare with me as I am new to all of this stuff.

[Sean MacIntire]

Here you go

[Rick Losey]

now the question is - What are the bores like - Much pitting?

have it checked by someone who knows vintage double to make sure its in safe condition and then get some RST shells for it http://www.rstshells.com/

if you let the members know where you are we might be able to recommend some one near you

but - a graded 0 frame 20ga :corn:

i hope where ever you are its upland bird country -

[Sean MacIntire]

That's great news! The gun needs a good cleaning then I will be able to better answer the questions about the notes. I literally got the gun today and am finding new things by the minute. Feels like Christmas morning!! I live in New Boston NH but also have property in Kansas where this gun will eventually end up. I would gladly take any advice on preservation or recommended services close by. Thanks again for everyone's information.

[Sean MacIntire]

Not notes bores

[Dean Romig]

Hi Sean, I live right down the street from you in Andover, MA and will be glad to examine your gun for you.




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[John Davis]

Sean, you should really take Dean up on his offer. He is honestly a wealth of Parker knowledge.

[Rick Losey]

i'd second that

just don't let him convince you he needs to field test it first :bowdown:

[Sean MacIntire]

Sounds great. Thank you for helping me with this gun. I also have another gun I got in the same estate sale. It's not a parker bros. but a spanish upland bird gun. How do we go about getting info to each other?

[Dean Romig]

Sending a PM.





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[Tom Jay]

An excellent gunsmith in New England is Cullity & Son (Dan & Ryan) in East Sandwich, MA ph 508 888 1147. I've taken a few guns there to be checked and work performed.

[Dean Romig]

An excellent gunsmith in New England is Cullity & Son (Dan & Ryan) in East Sandwich, MA ph 508 888 1147. I've taken a few guns there to be checked and work performed.


No question about the quality of Cullity's work but I'll examine his gun at no charge... and I'm closer and quicker. Sean and I have already communicated.





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