Meet 298XX

[Jack Cronkhite]

Rolled out of Meriden in 1883. This is the most unmolested gun I have encountered. Check those screws. There is light pitting in the bores. About 50% CC 70% Barrels 20% Trigger guard. Sports 30" 10 gauge Damascus barrels. On face and tight. Pretty spry looking 130 year old. A definite in the pheasant fields this fall. These are sellers pics. More pics after sun and sand break from winter and the postal service does its thing. Cheers, Jack

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[Paul Stafford]

Beautiful old gun! I have a 12 ga just like her only yours has more in graving than mine. It's amazing how well these old hammer guns hold their case colors, mine has wear in almost similar spots. Beautiful gun!

[Mark Landskov]

Very nice, Jack! Enjoy :cheers:

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

That's one fine hammer gun you were lucky to find her! I know you will enjoy feeding her some low pressure shells Gary

[Mike Franzen]

What a great hammer gun. What grade would that be?

[Rick Losey]

very very nice

the pheasants are already shaking

[Dave Suponski]

Very nice Jack. Congratulations and enjoy your vacation.

[charlie cleveland]

nice find jack....if itshoots as good as it looks youve got a winner.... charlie

[Andy Kelley]

Jack, what a beauty ! Were you able to get any history from the seller on it's use and how it was maintained in such great shape? You have a new hunting companion! Best of luck! Andy

[John Havard]

An awesome find Jack!

[Jack Cronkhite]

Thanks everyone. Pretty sure this will be the best looking golden oldie in my retirement home for old shootin' irons. I will take delivery in early March.

This is the info a fellow PGCA member provided after examination

Parker G Hammer gun
Made in 1883
serial #298XX
D2 10 ga 30 inch barrels
order #17845
barrels stamped Dc 5.4
case colours 50%
barrels 70%
trigger guard 20%
Lop 14 5/16
2 7/8 chamber

[Daryl Corona]

Nice one Jack. May you enjoy her for years to come.:)

[Mark Landskov]

Jack, all three of my Parker 10s are choked full and full. With an ounce of 7-1/2 shot, the patterns at 50 yards are unbelievable! For me, it adds a whole new dimension to my grouse hunting. Cheers!

[Rich Anderson]

Very nice Jack, congrats:)

[David Noble]

I wish I knew how to type out a wolf whistle!

[Bill Murphy]

Order a PGCA letter and tell us about it.

[Mike Franzen]

I'm hoping you'll bring it to the outhern.

[Rich Anderson]

Jack are you going to come to the Southern?

Jr:)