so i have gotten my hands on a 1889 sxs 10ga parker. was my dads, his dads and so on. has been cleared to fire by a good gunsmith. both barrels have not been modified. and over all cosmetically its in moderate shape little ruff on the wood and some metal patina but not bad over all.
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any idea what the initials js under the 3 is for/ who it is for
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guess i have a 3 weight barrel but a number 2 frame. also frame says i have ejectors but i only have extractor on barrel, and yes serial numbers match all the way around.
i have numerous dates stamped on the frame. pat'd jan 18. aug 16 1887 then below that there is may 7 1889 and below the serial number it is mar 16 1875. are all of those the patented dates for numerous parts. or are a few of them the order date and delivery date.