New Member from Illinois
 

Good afternoon. I have been a guest here for about a year. As of today I am a paid member. I have been wanting to find out about a family piece from the early 1900's Double barrel 10 gauge. Where do I begin? The serial number is 31898 or 18755. Not sure which is the serial number.

Thanks,

Tom

I added some photos and will send a letter of request in. Any beginning information will be helpful. According to this site piece was made in 1880 or 1883. It was my grandfathers and about that time he was in Madison, WI.

31898 is the serial number. The other number is the order number and that won't lead anywhere.





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Thank you for the clarification on the numbers.

Tom your gun is in the serialization book as an 0 grade 10 guage with plain twist barrels 32" in length and a PG stock. Based upon the serial # it would have been made in 1883. You are on the right track, order the letter.
Welcome aboard !

Thank you! I will.

Tad , welcome aboard. There a a few Parkers still in Madison, WI.

Tad, connect with the Hanson brothers in Wisconsin if you can. You won'd be sorry!

Welcome to the PGCA Tad. It's a learning adventure. Let us know what you find out from the research letter. Enjoy that 10 ga!

Thank you all. The letter is going out this weekend. I look forward to learning about everything. I suspect my grandfather ordered this gun and am curious if that is in fact true.

Just an educated guess but your gun may be older than your grandfather.





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I have the letter. Now what? :)

Tad. Does the letter confirm current configuration? If so, congrats! Now what? Have the gun checked out and shoot it!!!

I second Dean’s comment. These guns were made to shoot.

Where can I have it inspected by someone who knows them? My father said it cannot fire conventional modern loads. Where do I find them after it passes inspection?

Tad, 10 gauge shells in a low pressure load are difficult to find. Modern low pressure loads CAN be put through the gun, if it is deemed safe to shoot. Barrel wall thickness is the most crucial measurement you need to obtain. I know I guy that may have a few extra shells(very few)..... hint hint. I also know someone who can inspect the gun, measure the barrels, check operation, and determine if the gun is safe to shoot. PM me and lets see if we can get this gun back to burning powder.

Be well, Dean