Thanks for the comments. I need to get some better photos using an actual camera instead of my crappy cell phone pics. I guarantee it is in all original condition with matching serial numbers without modifications. I'll have to get the measurements too. I know the history of that shotgun well and know where it sat for 20 years before sitting in my safe the the past 25 years. What I think makes it even better is I know who owned in, have very old photos of it being used, etc. It's the history I can easily document and put with it that makes it valuable to me at least.
On the other side of the family we have a Westley Richards 12ga with external hammers. It was is grossly poor condition and my dad had a family friend recondition it. It was good for wall hanging and now much else, but like the Parker, I think I can trace its origins as well because I'm pretty sure it came to the USA directly from England when my 4th great grandfather returned for a visit.
It's the stories behind these firearms that excites me and the quality of the workmanship required to produce them.
Thanks again!
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