Help with identifying inherited 1875 Model 12 Ga

[Chad Frazier]

Hello everyone. I'm a new member and this is my first post.

I inherited an 1875 Parker from my dad recently. It has been in my family for many years and I'm trying to figure out exactly what I have plus an estimated value if possible. Below are some of the specs and I will attach some pictures as well. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

Serial # 42618
12 Gauge
32" Barrel
Frame Size = 3
Steel Type = Twist

[Dean Romig]

Your Parker was made in 1884 and it is a 10 gauge, grade-0 or 1 and was originally made with 32" barrels.





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[Chad Frazier]

Thank you! Any idea what a value range would be?

[Dean Romig]

It appears to be in pretty decent condition but the determining factor in evaluating a gun such as yours, is the condition of the bores and the barrel wall thickness. Some others may hazard a guess as to its value but I won't.





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[Chad Frazier]

Thank you! This is very helpful. Is there a recommended way of measuring the thickness or I guess what is considered a "good/strong" thickness?

[John Dallas]

Evaluating barrels is a job for an experienced double gun smith. I wouldn't rely on the corner black gun guy. Where do you live? Perhaps there is someone close to you who has the proper equipment and may be able to make the evaluation

[Chad Frazier]

I live in Northeast Ohio.

[Steve Huffman]

I live in Northeast Ohio.

What City

[Chad Frazier]

Medina. 20 miles South of Cleveland.

[Steve Huffman]

Sent you a PM

[Eldon Goddard]

Dean does the book say it is a 10 ga? I am just wondering why you said it is a 10 ga? I have a 12 ga 3 frame top lever grade 0 not far in serial number from this one.

[Dean Romig]

The serializatioN book says 42618 is a PT T 0 C 10 32

If a 10 gauge shell fits nicely into the chamber I guess the book is right.





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