How Rare
 

how rare are Damacus Guns with ejectors?

I do not think too rare, they were offering ejectors and damascus barrels in parrallel to each other for a while.

Thanks,, How early did this start? Was it Plain Twist? Been following your thread for straigh stock replacent. How is it coming along?

A significant number of hammerless Damascus barreled extractor guns were sent back to Meriden to be converted to ejector guns, however, the Parker ejector mechanism was patented in March of 1892 and a lot of Damascus barreled guns left the factory new with ejectors.

First known ejector guns, mid 1890's. Last known damascus gun, 1927. Lots with both between. I have several. Not rare at all.

I remember seeing one on the rack one Thursday night at our favorite haunt. Memory (I'm talking 30-35 years ago) is a cherished thing, but if I recall it was a mid grade 16ga. gun that seemed to have been loved well. My dad was going back and forth, but alas, we came home without it. If I knew then......
Almost a Parker, I looked at a Wm. Parkhurst on one of my trips, that was not only fine damascus ejector gun, but a self cocking hammer gun to boot. Only problem, it was a little above my pay grade.

Edgar great memory,, I do not know how may times, "We", my dad and I in the day would see something that should of been brought home but "we" didn't. 16 GA "O" so sweet... My first shotgun when I was 12 was a old "Stevens" not very glamorous, but we all have to start somewhere. I still have it today. Still all so sweet!

Bill, How about some more pictures of the "Hawaiian" A 1 frame 12 sweet.

Let me break out the camera... will post soon!:bowdown:

To set the record straight. King applied for an ejector patent in 1891 #470,157 but it was never put into production. The Parker ejectors that we are all familiar with was applied for around 1900. The first guns offered with ejectors were cataloged in 1902. Bruce's statement about guns made in the 1890's with ejectors is very true. Many guns went back for ejector retrofits.