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JimHarr 01-10-2012 01:49 PM

In the family for 5 generations
 
Like to share Hammer Gun serial # 65,176
It has been in the family for 5 generations. Originally owned by my Great Great Grandfather.

The forum is very helpful in learning the history of this shotgun.

What I have learned:
Mfg Date 1891
Frame size 1
Believe it is a Grade 0
Barrel:
Weight 3lbs 9oz
Twisted Steel
30” length

And some pictures:
http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/48...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/48...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/16...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/47...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb32.webshots.com/50...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/49...600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/49...600x600Q85.jpg

Jeff Kuss 01-10-2012 01:59 PM

Very nice shotgun.

Larry Frey 01-10-2012 02:01 PM

Jim,
You are a lucky man to have a family gun like that and in such very nice condition as well.

Robin Lewis 01-10-2012 02:10 PM

Very nice and the family history makes it simply great!

Dave Suponski 01-10-2012 03:04 PM

What a wonderful Parker...Congratulations

ed good 01-10-2012 05:56 PM

loverly!

Robert Rambler 01-10-2012 06:10 PM

Looks like it was well cared for down through the years. Neat to have a piece of family history you can hold in your hands!:cool::)

charlie cleveland 01-10-2012 08:40 PM

seldom seen such a nice gun and still belonging to the same owners....hope you still take it out and shoot it some... keep and enjoy till your the great great grandpa.... charlie

Richard Flanders 01-11-2012 11:30 PM

Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous!

David Hamilton 01-12-2012 09:14 PM

What is evident is that your ancestors knew how to take care of a gun!!!! Congratulations and I hope you pass it on in the same condition! David


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