Mismatched Serial #'s ??
 

I recently purchased a Parker hammer gun 10 ga. (Size 3 Frame) the serial numbers on the barrel are in the ca.1878 range and the frame is in the ca.1881 range. would Parker put together guns like this? I figured it was "put together" by the seller. twist steel barrels and 0 grade frame both size 3. After the barrels get checked this week it's going Turkey hunting!

Russell,

The barrels on these older Parkers had an order number as well as a serial number. The serial number is on the left side of the barrel lug and the order number is on the barrel flats as I remember. Take another look. You could very well be correct, but again you could have mistaken the order number for the serial number.

Kindest, Harry

thanks harry right you are! serial number matches appreciate the help:)

Russell,

Is your 10 gauge Parker a "lifter" or top lever? I have an 1881 10 gauge with Twist barrels on a #2 frame that is a lifter. As I understand it, Parker introduced the toplever in 1881 as well. Do you have a regular forcing cone or is there a "step" from the chamber to the barrels? I first shot mine with black powder loads. While at the Southern in 2006, Morris Baker of RST Shells gave me a hand full of low pressure 2 7/8" nitro 10 gauge shells. Boy did they shoot great.

Harry