1884 Parker SxS

[Brody Sheppard]

I know this shotgun was made in 1884, Grade 2, and weight is 4.8. Not sure of anything else about this fine weapon. Can anyone help me out?

Shep

[Dean Romig]

We’re looking at a Grade 1 Parker, not a Grade 2.

I think I see 41885 on the water table and it should have a straight grip and 32” Twist barrels as indicated by the T with a crescent above and below. The 4 lb., 8 oz. is the weight of the barrels before “striking” (filing to desired weight, balance and contour). It appears to be in decent condition but you should post more pictures of all aspects of the gun.
The thing that makes or breaks a gun of this age is the condition of the barrels - bores and wall thickness.





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[Brody Sheppard]

Ok, how did you come to that? Sorry, I am new to this, sir. I appreciate the info too

[mobirdhunter]

The serialization book lists 41885 as a 12 gauge having 32 inch Plain Twist barrels and a straight grip. As Dean posted, it would be a grade 1 with those barrels. If you saw a "2" on the barrel lug, that's the frame size, not the grade.

[Dean Romig]

And the checkering pattern on the forend is that of a Grade-0 or 1, not a Grade-2.





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[Brody Sheppard]

You guys are a wealth of knowledge!! I will try to post more pictures later this evening if I can. Thanks a million!

[B. Dudley]

Weapons are used on people.

[Brody Sheppard]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Weapons are used on people.

Yep, and every firearm I own can be a weapon and it wouldn’t surprise me if this shotgun was a “weapon” as you call it.

[Austin J Hawthorne Jr.]

With all due respect Brody, and I'm not trying to be argumentative, but even a "butter knife" could be considered a weapon. And if we were discussing butter knives I suppose most folks would refer to them as "tableware". I believe most Parker owners would refer to their Parkers as "Sporting Arms". I know I do.

[Brody Sheppard]

Then why bother and keep it going?