Help identify Old Parker 12G Double Barrel

[Steve Donahue]

I have this Old 12G double barrel shotgun. Need help identify it.
Not sure of the serial number. it may be 953 or 11 953. I think it is pre.1874
Any help will be appreciated. Value?
Thanks
Steve Donahue

[David Noble]

Foreign built gun. This is not a Parker Bros. firearm.

[Dean Romig]

If it’s safe to shoot low pressure shells it’s probably worth around $400

[Bruce P Bruner]

Helpful chart:

[Steve Donahue]

everything works and is tight. The left firing pin tip is missing. the stock was cracked and repaired at some time.

[Steve Donahue]

I think these are the proof marks.

[Jack Cronkhite]

https://www.cowanauctions.com/lot/e-d-parker-double-barrel-hammer-shotgun-3937897
Similar gun. 2019 auction price realized 120$

[Brian Dudley]

Those sort of guns are usually what people would call a “cracker barrel” gun or a “wall hanger”.

[Steve Donahue]

It’s a E D Parker. From the proof mark. 1855 to 1868
Thanks for the help

[Jack Cronkhite]

Steve: The value of any gun to me is in its enjoyment. I have a family gun that dollar wise is maybe 3 or 400 bucks. I decided to give it a complete disassembly and thorough cleaning. Fixed up some cracks in the stocks. Lubricated any friction points and reassembled. Test fired the laminate steel barrels using RST ammo and a 100 foot cord with large hay bales between me and the gun. That was for a just in case moment. That didn’t happen. So I took it out for a pheasant hunt. Missed my first and second shots. Third connected. I find hammer guns a bit of a challenge with pheasants but a whole lot of fun. Therein is my assessment of value to me for a wall hanger turned upland bird gun after safety was assured.

[randall rosenthal]

love how you test fired it. i use this home made rest for the same purpose and to zero scopes.

[Jack Cronkhite]

What, no bungee cords��