Early Parker lifter

[Alex B]

Hello folks
I registered on the forum several days ago and have been exposed to a mountain of Parker Brothers information. I am retired and live in SE Fla - Martin County.
I have a Parker double barrel, external hammers, lifter, 12 gauge with 28” barrels, serial number 2098. A bit of history. I remember this shotgun as a kid in the early 50’s. I was told it belonged to my grandfather who left it to my uncle. My Dad was custodian as my uncle stayed in the Air Corps after WWll and Korea. He took possession in mid 60’s. In early 70’s my uncle passed it on to me. The stock was cracked pretty bad up by the receiver. I was told it fell from a wall mounted display. The shotgun has spent the last 50 yrs in the back of several gun safes.
I reviewed the associations information and found what seems to be some differences on this shotgun. According to the serial number it was made in 1874 yet it has the King forend latch with the April 1876 patent stamp. The forend also has the serial number stamped on it. The serial number 2098 is on four different pieces. It has Damascus barrels.
I will try to attached some photos.