hello from michigan

[chriskrause]

I have a parker with hammers i got from my grandfather. I dont know much about it but am looking for some imformation on it and i am not having good luck.serial # 52543, frame size 4, 10 gauge, on the bottom side of the barrells it has a 4. which I know is the frame size. It also has E
L 15
6
On the water table, it has has three different patent dates along with a number 1 and the serial number
apr11 1876
sep6 1872

1 52543
mar16 1875
All serial numbers match, on the bottom of the receiver it has another patent date mar 26 1878
the bottom of the barrel has two patent numbers apr 11 1876
june 25 1878
The barrells measure 32" and it has the metal buttstock with the dog stamped
the top barrel says Parker Brothers Makers Meriden Conn. Laminated Steel.
Any help with this will be greatly appreciated, thank you very much.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by chriskrause

it has the metal buttstock with the dog stamped
.

Hey Chris, Welcome!

I'd like to understand what you meant by the above quote. Will you please explain this?

[chriskrause]

the butt end of the gun that you shoulder is a steel plate with the picture of a dog stamped into it

[Harry Collins]

Chris,

Your Parker is listed in the "Book" exactly as you described it; 10 gauge 32" Laminated Steel barrels and capped pistol grip made in 1887. Laminated barrels were put on the highest grade Parkers prior to 1885 then they were used on the lower grades. Once we see pictures of your Parker we can tell you about what grade by the checkering, etc. I can tell you that it is most likely below a grade 3 or "D" because of the discription of the butt plate, but with Parker you could order most anything you wanted!

Kindest, Harry

[Dean Romig]

Chris, I would very much like to see a picture of your steel buttplate with a picture of a dog stamped into it. I have never seen a steel buttplate as you describe and I'm sure most of those reading this would also like to see it. I hope you'll show it to us. Thanks, Dean