I inherited a Parker Brothers side by side.
 

Hey guys and gals, I'm new to the site. I've been told recently that I would receive a Parker Brothers shotgun that I always liked after my father in law passed away. I haven't seen the gun for 15 years and vaguely remember what it looks like, but do remember some characteristics. It was a 12 gauge side by side. The receiver is engraved and if I remember correctly both barrels are also engraved all the way down to the ends. For some reason I remember it being what looked like nickel(unless the bluing is just gone) instead of blued. I will need help to identify this once I actually receive it. I did find a picture online that has the exact same engraving on the receiver and that pic is posted below. Any help y'all can give will be greatly appreciated. I know I didn't give much info, but that's all I can remember about it.

Well if the gun you will be getting is anything like the one you pictured, then you have a higher grade gun. Please do post photos of your gun when you receive it. We would all love to see it.

The serial number would also be the first step in our helping you to identify your "new" Parker. Congratulations on your fine inheritance from a man of obvious taste and distinction.

I'm not sure of the condition as it's been 15 years since I've seen it, but remember that engraved scene as being exactly the same. I will definitely post pics when I get it.

That looks like a grade 5, but I've never seen factory engraving like that.

Grade 6 at least, with full coverage like that and the deep releif as well... IMHO of course.

first -sincerely - our sympathies on your father in law's passing

in jest - I definitely need better relatives.

please post some detailed pictures when you get them

Holy Moly....all my father in law has is a Spanish-made copy of a Colt 45.

But...unless that gun is your gun it is unlikely the engraving is exactly like it. That gun you have shown is more than likely a one of a kind when it comes to the engraved scene.

The scene on the one I have pictured is exactly like the engraving on I've inherited. That's exactly the scene I remember from the gun.

I cant believe there would be two with that similar engraving on that high grade of Parker, unless a pair, just too detailed, cant wait for pictures.