1877 Grade 2 Lifter on Gun Broker
 

A Parker Bros. Lifter caught my eye for $700, opening bid with no reserve.
GB auction #950940564. The shop is an hour and half from me. Aside from it being seriously "off face" the checkering and ball grip seemed interesting along with it being a 4th year production. The very high nose of the comb is reminiscent of very early guns. Thought it best to call first and get a preliminary inspection. The guns serial number listed on the auction site is 10820 (1877), book says Grade 2, 10 gauge with 30" barrels. The GB listing is for a 12 gauge, 32" and twist barrels evident in the photos. Talked with the counter help and the barrels are serial number 20088 (1880). The gun is a mismatch, the 32" 12 gauge barrels are originally from a PT grade.
I advised them it would save a future headache if they updated the description and correctly advertised the gun as a mismatch. It's a parts gun at this point and it may be worth it for someone, though I have no interest.

Well it sold. The description of the action says :
"Action: Functions as designed" At least the pictures show it's a mile off face.

Looks like some good figure in the stock. Like said above though, not much positive beyond that

Mismatched barrels that no attempt whatsoever was made to fit them to the action. Seems like a good idea. The gun would have sold for more in parts.

Perhaps that is why someone bought it. Otherwise he has a lot of expense ahead to get it right.