I inherited this gun a few years ago and have been trying to determine the approximate value. The numbers seen to vary a lot and I know something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. I sent off and got the research letter and this is what I know. It doesn't have the original butt plate and the engraving appears to be worn off, after all it is 121 years old. It is solid and shoots.
Serial Number : 61097
Grade B4
CH hammerless 12-gauge
Bernard Steel barrels (length of 30 inches)
Stock configuration was a capped pistol grip.
The chokes were patterned RH full (180 # 8pellets in a 30” circle at 45 yards) and LH full (180 # 8pellets in a 30” circle at 45 yards).
The order specified trigger pull set at 3 ½ pounds.
Length of Pull: 14 1/8”
Drop at Comb: 1 7/8”
Drop at Heel : 3 1/8”
Weight: 7 pounds and 12 ounces.
Price was $150.00
The production of Grade 4 guns with Bernard Steel Barrels, C grade, was 473 total. Parker Brothers only built 494 guns total with Bernard Steel Barrels.
This gun was ordered by George Worthington Company in Cleveland, Ohio on April 30, 1890 and shipped on August 4, 1890. According to Parker Brothers order book no. 25.
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