Is it a concern?

[BillCorn]

I acquired what I believe to be a first year production 12 ga under lifter but I have a question. Is it unusual that it does not have the Parker Brothers inscription on the forearm like I see on other Parkers? The barrel rib is stamped with "Parker Bro Makers Meriden Conn Laminated Steel" All numbers match - 287 - on the barrel, forearm and table.

Thanks for any input.

Bill

[Dean Romig]

Being a very early gun, they may not yet have made the decision to identify the maker anyehere else besides the barrel rib… just my WAG.





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[Dean Hanson]

In a word, no. Other markings allow us to identify it as Parker. Patent date on trigger plate, water table stamping, and internal markings.

Be well, Dean

[BillCorn]

Thanks for the reassurance.

Bill

[Jay Oliver]

Hi Bill,

I have not seen a back action with "Parker Bros." on the locks or receiver. Just the barrel rib as mentioned. Here is #97 and #037

[BillCorn]

Thanks again for the reassurance. Appreciate it.

[David Noble]

Originally Posted by Jay Oliver

Hi Bill,

I have not seen a back action with "Parker Bros." on the locks or receiver. Just the barrel rib as mentioned. Here is #97 and #036

Oh, Ye of little faith!
When it comes to Parker Bros shotguns, never say never!

BUT, there's a catch!

[David Noble]

The "catch", both locks hand engraved upside down! I believe this to be factory done.
Serial # "capitol O" prefix, O 1248

This gun is pictured and mentioned in both The Parker Story and the Identification and Serialization books.

The case in the picture below I believe to be factory, but not necessarily made for this gun.
I acquired this gun and case from an auction.
It belonged to a PGCA member at the time.

[Jay Oliver]

Thanks David! That's right, never say never! I wonder if that one is engraved, because it was later on in production...1873-74? And Parker was making side locks then with the "Parker Bros." engraved on them so they started doing that on the back actions as well.

That is a wonderful gun and case. I remember reading about this gun in the Parker Story, I believe it is a 14 gauge?

[Bill Zachow]

Mr corn, if you would like to own a consecutive pair of back action Parkers, I own number 286 that I purchased from Austin Hogan close to 20 years ago. I believe from looking at your picture, my gun is a lot better condition one. I would like to sell my gun as I am getting pretty long in tooth. If you wish to pursue a transaction, send me a private message.