New Member Introduction
 

Hello everyone,
My name is Josh and I’m a new member from Ohio. I’ve appreciated classic American doubles for a while, but I recently acquired my first Parker and decided it was time to join the Association.
It’s a late-1880s Grade 2 with 28" barrels and matching numbers. It appears to be an honest, well-used gun that hasn’t been overly restored. I’m planning to request a research letter soon to learn more about how it left the factory.
I’m still learning and would welcome any general observations or advice you’re willing to share. I look forward to reading through the archives and gaining a better understanding of these guns.
Glad to be here.
Josh

Welcome Josh - As a paid up PGCA member you will be nearly shocked at what you will learn from the PGCA membership.

Welcome to your new adventure!





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Welcome, Josh! You can find out all things Parker-related on this site. Annual membership is one of the great values in the gun world!

So your first Parker? Welcome to the world of The Old Reliable!! Pictures of your gun will always enhance the ability of our members to provide accurate feedback.

There are a number of members here from the Buckeye State. I’m from NE OH. Where are you located?

Dave

Welcome Josh. I’m in Southwestern Ohio. You’ve joined a fabulous organization.

welcome Josh, from Central Ohio. You'll find this membership is the most productive money you will spend this year. Mattly

Welcome to the PGCA! You made a great decision to join and learn about the Parker shotgun.

I'm in NW Ohio Josh. Does your gun have a fishtail top lever?

Gentlemen,
Thank you again for the warm welcome — I appreciate it.
I’m located in east central Ohio.
As requested, I’ve attached several photos showing the overall condition, engraving detail, serial numbers, barrel pattern, and top view. The gun appears to have the standard rounded top lever rather than a fishtail style.
If there are any additional areas you’d like to see in more detail, I’m happy to take more photos.
Josh

I truly love the early G’s and D’s for their transition engraving. The engraving style quickly morphed into the style that prevailed to the end of production when WWII broke out and the production of sporting guns ended. This style was pre-game scene within the oval.






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Beautiful gun. Looks like she's been used in the manner in which she was intended.

Welcome Josh from another Buckeye. I grew up in Belmont County near St Clairsville, have worked there as an optometrist for 42 years, and own an old farm there also. I live just across the Ohio river in Wheeling now. Where are you located?
That's a nice Parker, 12 ga I assume. I often shoot a Grade 2 16 ga Damascus.
Good to have you on board.

Can you post additional photos of the wrist checkering on that stock?

Welcome! That is indeed a fine example of the Parker craft. Enjoy it.

Yes, please do post better pics of that checkering pattern on the wrist of the stock.





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