Parker identification please

[Steve Scobee]

I might be looking at a 10 gauge Parker tomorrow. It is Damascus barrels and a lifter mechanism.I don’t have a serial number.

[Brian Dudley]

It is a grade 1 with twist barrels. (Could be stub twist). In this period they were doing rolled “engraving” on this grade.

It looks like a relatively decent example. With original finish and decent condition. Short of the cracked stock. But it could be worse.

[Steve Scobee]

What is the going rate for one of these?

[Dean Romig]

Put it on Gunbroker.com with a one-cent reserve and you will learn it’s value.





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[Steve Scobee]

Ok. Just didn’t know if it was overpriced. Thanks

[Dean Romig]

Well what did you pay for it? Considering the broken stock, I'd say $1200 - $1500.





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[Steve Scobee]

Haven’t bought it yet. Hopefully I will see it tomorrow. He wants $750

[Dean Romig]

If the bores are clean and the barrels haven't been bobbed I'd say buy iy for that price... lower if you can but that price isn't bad at all. Once you have the stock professionally repaired you'll be at about the right price for it.
Once you get the serial number we can tell you the original length of the barrels.




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[Steve Scobee]

He said the barrels are 32” and very clean

[Dean Romig]

As long as they weren’t originally 34” you’ll be okay. The serial number will be the last word.





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[Harry Collins]

I have one like it from 1881. I shoot it all the time with any off the shelf ammo 1oz at 1200 fps or below. Nothing like an under lifter. You will love it.

[Steve Scobee]

The serial number is 20852

[Mike Koneski]

32" IS THE ORIGINAL BBL LENGTH.

[Bill Murphy]

Pretty nice lifter, well worth a professional stock repair if the bores are good. Wow, 32" Twist and straight grip. Is it a #3 frame? Better yet.

[Steve Scobee]

Thought I’d share some more pictures

[Arthur Shaffer]

Steve

The barrels are from an 1878 gun. They are N0. 3 frame barrels and look like they match the frame so it is likely a 3 frame too. I don't have my book with me but if someone can look the barrel serial number up, you can determine if they are cut or uncut. The barrels are twist or plain twist, not stub twist.

[Dave Noreen]

Steve

The barrels are from an 1878 gun. They are N0. 3 frame barrels and look like they match the frame so it is likely a 3 frame too. I don't have my book with me but if someone can look the barrel serial number up, you can determine if they are cut or uncut. The barrels are twist or plain twist, not stub twist.

The barrels are right, and serial numbered to the gun. See the left side of the barrel lug. That number you're reading on the barrel flat is the order number.

[Arthur Shaffer]

My bad. I didn't see the number on the lug. The fore end attachment should have been a tip off.