New 3 dog 1889 12 g 1 frame DH
 

Just received this 1 frame DH from Jim Dispagno. This is actually the 2nd such gun I have bought from him both have been good experiences with quick delivery.

Anyway the gun in question is a 12 gauge DH made in 1889. 1 frame with 30" barrels weighing 4lbs 5 ounces. The screws aren't perfect but I am happy all in all. The wood is in good condition except for a few character marks. I may try to clean it up to brighten the wood a little and bring out its character, but don't want to mess up the finish. Engraving seems to be sharp and good, unlike my 1899 DH( also 3 dogs) this one has the name over the dog instead of on the ribbon.

The damascus on this gun is beautiful. I have been told by Jim as well as another PGCA member that they believe the browning to be original.

I put an up close picture of the frame size number on the barrels because it has the exact same little mark as another parker I own. I had thought this was just an imperfection in the metal on that gun, but this one is almost identical if I am recalling correctly. Anyway, enjoy the pics, gonna take her out and put a few RST shells through her tomorrow and that should finalize the deal.

Nice looking dh

I've seen that gun in person and it's a nice one.

Jim's a great guy to deal with.

William

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Really nice. You did well

Took her out today and shot my first paper hulled RST spreaders. 2 through each barrel. Shot great, note to self don't shoot under a metal bridge....I am shooting a 12 gauge not a canon.

I really want to do a comparison post as I am fairly certain my other DH has had some polishing/grinding done on it as the engraving isn't nearly as sharp. Both have beautiful barrels on them though.

Nothing beats paper shells

Got the letter back. Nothing too special. 30" damascus like it is. Ordered by Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co of Chicago in January 1890. Its a little over a lb heavier then my other DH at 7lbs 11 ounces, I believe the other one is 6lbs 8 ounces with 28" barrels, both 1 frames. patterned 180 in both barrels of number 8 shot at 45 yards in a 24 inch circle.

Main thing I can find about the company that ordered it is that they developed the True Value Hardware brand before they were bought up by Cotter Co. in the 60s.

You won't go wrong buying a gun from Mr. Di Spagno. You have a really nice DH there.