New 3 dog 1889 12 g 1 frame DH

[King Cobb]

Just received this 1 frame DH from Jim Dispagno. This is actually the 2nd such gun I have bought from him both have been good experiences with quick delivery.

Anyway the gun in question is a 12 gauge DH made in 1889. 1 frame with 30" barrels weighing 4lbs 5 ounces. The screws aren't perfect but I am happy all in all. The wood is in good condition except for a few character marks. I may try to clean it up to brighten the wood a little and bring out its character, but don't want to mess up the finish. Engraving seems to be sharp and good, unlike my 1899 DH( also 3 dogs) this one has the name over the dog instead of on the ribbon.

The damascus on this gun is beautiful. I have been told by Jim as well as another PGCA member that they believe the browning to be original.

I put an up close picture of the frame size number on the barrels because it has the exact same little mark as another parker I own. I had thought this was just an imperfection in the metal on that gun, but this one is almost identical if I am recalling correctly. Anyway, enjoy the pics, gonna take her out and put a few RST shells through her tomorrow and that should finalize the deal.

[Troy Miller]

Nice looking dh

[William Davis]

I've seen that gun in person and it's a nice one.

Jim's a great guy to deal with.

William

[Mills]

Really nice. You did well

[King Cobb]

Took her out today and shot my first paper hulled RST spreaders. 2 through each barrel. Shot great, note to self don't shoot under a metal bridge....I am shooting a 12 gauge not a canon.

I really want to do a comparison post as I am fairly certain my other DH has had some polishing/grinding done on it as the engraving isn't nearly as sharp. Both have beautiful barrels on them though.

[Mills]

Nothing beats paper shells

[King Cobb]

Got the letter back. Nothing too special. 30" damascus like it is. Ordered by Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co of Chicago in January 1890. Its a little over a lb heavier then my other DH at 7lbs 11 ounces, I believe the other one is 6lbs 8 ounces with 28" barrels, both 1 frames. patterned 180 in both barrels of number 8 shot at 45 yards in a 24 inch circle.

Main thing I can find about the company that ordered it is that they developed the True Value Hardware brand before they were bought up by Cotter Co. in the 60s.

[Mike Franzen]

You won't go wrong buying a gun from Mr. Di Spagno. You have a really nice DH there.