Not sure what I have

Marc babicz · 11-24-2012, 02:12 PM

I have what I thought was a 12 gauge and have it it for 20 years. Inherited from my grandfather who bout 6 of them that we're sequential in serial number. I am hoping someone could tell me what I have in terms of rarity and approximate value.

Sn: 39973 which means I think manufactured in 1884?
Frame size is 3 which according to this site is for a 10 gauge, whereas I always thought it was a 12.
There is no grade listed above the sn on the water tray but from this site I determined it is a DHE. From the pictures I seen.
Barrel weight is 5 (4).
Type of steel listed on the barrel is twist

It has hammers, two triggers and a lever on top to break it open to eject spent shells. It does have ejectors. There is also a little shield below the lever which is why I think it is a DHE. I have no idea how to judge condition on a 200 tear old gun but it seems decent.

10ga Hammer · 11-24-2012, 02:24 PM

Welcome to the Parker forum! Listed in the book as a grade 0 ,30in twist barrels,capped pistol grip,10gauge. Post some pictures,we like picture.

Marc babicz · 11-24-2012, 03:29 PM

Thank you for the welcome. I will post pics when I figure out how, but can anyone tell me about rarity and maybe a low to high number of value.

Ed Blake · 11-24-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc babicz

Thank you for the welcome. I will post pics when I figure out how, but can anyone tell me about rarity and maybe a low to high number of value.

Can't give you an estimate on value until you post pictures.

Marc babicz · 12-17-2012, 01:02 AM

I put pictured under an album named m
Arc please take alook at them as I really need to know what to ask. I was offered 250 but think that is to low.

David Noble · 12-17-2012, 02:15 AM

I can't find your album, can you post a direct link please.

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 12-17-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc babicz

I put pictured under an album named m
Arc please take alook at them as I really need to know what to ask. I was offered 250 but think that is to low.

Destry
Is this what you were talking about?

Dennis · 12-18-2012, 11:01 AM

Marc, perhaps it is just the photos but the left hammer screw looks different and out of place. Does it match with the right hand screw?

Marc babicz · 12-18-2012, 07:34 PM

Dennis you are correct the screws don't match.