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Originally Posted by Chris Pope
Welcome Leon- thanks for sharing! Do you know much about the previous owner? And we would all love to see what the research letter says.
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Research letter:
Parker shotgun, serial number 13271, was ordered by Thos.Carter on January 23, 1882 and shipped on February 1, 1882. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 12, it was a $80 Dollar Grade, Lifter Action Hammer Gun, 10-gauge. It featured Damascus steel barrels with a length of 30 inches.
The stock configuration was a straight grip. The order was part of a large order by Carter. The order was taken by Charles Eddy Parker.
The price was $80.00.