Hi there,
A friend of mine asked me to research his shotgun. He told me it was a parker and said it had belonged to his grandfather, long passed away.
I started researching Parkers and here is what I found out.
1.) The top of the barrel says the following:
"Parker Brothers Makers Meridien Connecticut Damascus Steel"
2.) The markings on the underside of the barrel indicate the following:
Frame Size= 2
Barrel Weight= 4-6 (superscript)
Serial #= 85657
Grade= 3 or D
Gauge = 12 (based on dropping a snap cap in the chamber)
I'm attaching a couple of photos of the shotgun, a closeup of the receiver, and the serial number.
Here are some specific questiosn which I have:
1.) Is this gun shootable with the correct ammuntion?
2.) If I need to have a gunsmith check it out in Southern California (LA area), can anyone recommend someone who could do that?
3.) Approximate value? My friend is not interested in selling it but I suggested that he look into getting insurance since it might be valuable.
Thanks for your help
