Rich is a redneck?:shock:

Just wait untill she sees what I did to the last Parker she sold me:eek:

Rich, if anyone gives you crap about your non ejector project, remind them that my last two or three expensive projects were also non ejector guns. It's the wave of the future.

I received notification that the owner of the CH back end has received payment, will ship early next week. Things are progressing. I have no pictures and I didn't ask for any. I will try to get Kevin to pick up the case for freshening if he is in the area. I haven't gotten any replies to my case question. "Has anyone seen a pre-1900 Parker leather trunk case? Are there any out there?" Thanks for helping.

Hey Bill,

I have a leather covered trunk style Parker case that came with my 1884 Grade 3 Top Action two barrel 10 gauge. The style is listed in that era Parker catalog. I forget which number case it is but number 6 sticks in my head...

Mark

Thanks, Mark. I bet that's a great looking outfit in that case. Have we ever seen a picture of that gun and case on the forum?

Bill,

Nope, I've never shot the case. Since based on your informal survey mine may be the only surviving example of a pre-1900 Parker leather trunk I suppose I should get out the trusty Nikon...

Okay, else has an old Parker trunk case?

Mark

Mark,
The case is the reason we were bidding against each other on that gun!
Jeff

Jeff,

It is is rather good condition, isn't it? :)

Here's the letter from the gun:

Parker shotgun, serial number 41525, was ordered by Rev. P. J. Kearney in Fulton, NY on June 17, 1884 and shipped on September 27,1884. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 16 it was a Quality 3 Top Action hammer, 10-gauge. It featured Damascus steel barrels with a length of 32 inches and 28 inches. Its stock configuration was a pistol grip. According to Parker Bros. Stock Book No. 15, its specifications were: Length of Pull: 14 114", Drop at Heel: 2 7/8", Weight: 8 pounds and 9 ounces with the 28 inch barrels and 9 pounds 15 ounces with the 32 inch barrels. The price was $125.00 plus $60.00 for the extra set of barrels less 20% = $148.00.

Mark

Wow, that's a great gun. Does the order say anything about the case.