First off I scoured the Internet and this seems to be the place to be!
Bought my 1st Parker at auction yesterday.
Here’s what I know so far-
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Parker Brothers SxS 10ga Lift Lever
32” Damascus Steel (very visible)
Grade ? (I think pre- actually labeling)
Produced 1874
Serial # 3025 (all matching serials)
Marking- Pat Nov 13 1866
Water Table Markings-
F 9 R (meaning ?)
B 3025 (meaning of B?)
Barrel Flat Markings-
6 on left barrel flat (meaning?)
D & a symbol on right barrel (meaning?)
#2 on lug (frame size I think)
All original no refinish work that I can tell.
Stock is straight palm & has the gold shield on top
Sorry for newbie lingo still learning (only 18 hrs in