1877 Grade 2 Lifter on Gun Broker

[Bruce P Bruner]

A Parker Bros. Lifter caught my eye for $700, opening bid with no reserve.
GB auction #950940564. The shop is an hour and half from me. Aside from it being seriously "off face" the checkering and ball grip seemed interesting along with it being a 4th year production. The very high nose of the comb is reminiscent of very early guns. Thought it best to call first and get a preliminary inspection. The guns serial number listed on the auction site is 10820 (1877), book says Grade 2, 10 gauge with 30" barrels. The GB listing is for a 12 gauge, 32" and twist barrels evident in the photos. Talked with the counter help and the barrels are serial number 20088 (1880). The gun is a mismatch, the 32" 12 gauge barrels are originally from a PT grade.
I advised them it would save a future headache if they updated the description and correctly advertised the gun as a mismatch. It's a parts gun at this point and it may be worth it for someone, though I have no interest.