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

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

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

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

Very nice shotgun.

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

Very nice and the family history makes it simply great!

What a wonderful Parker...Congratulations

loverly!

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::)

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

Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous!

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