one amoung many

[wayne goerres]

Today I went to look at a gun collection. There were 20 double barrels all hammer guns. Intended to buy the hole collection. it was almost a bust. The first 19 guns i picked up were lamp material.I mean barley mantle mounts. All were low grade belgium junk,most without names. the last gun in the case turned out to be a parker. Gun is made in 1888 on a no 1 frame with 30" damascus barrels. It is a grade no2 with a goerges pistole grip stock. The unstruck barrel weight is 3lb 1oz. It has a c stamped on the barrel flat right above the barrel weight. Any body no what the c is for. It is a top brake with a fish tail lever. Is this gun in the book? Tryed to take pics, but there is not enought light in the house.Will have to weight till tomorrow when it is daylight.

[OH Osthaus]

we would need the serial number to see if it is in the book

[wayne goerres]

My appoligies. I thought i had typed it in. The serial no is 53390.

[OH Osthaus]

53390 is listed as a grade 2 12 Ga 30" Damascus barrels and capped pistol grip

[wayne goerres]

Thank you very much. That is exactly what it is. Always releaved to no that the barrels havent been choped. Any idea what the C on the barrel flat is.

[Dean Romig]

The "C" is probably one of those 'unknown' stamps and they are thought to be the mark of a Parker Bros. contractor or an inspector

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

The "C" is probably one of those 'unknown' stamps and they are thought to be the mark of a Parker Bros. contractor or an inspector

We talked about this before, at that time we came up with the conclusion that it likey was the mark of the barrel maker or finisher. In addition to being stamped into the barrel flats you will also often see the C stamped between the barrel lugs.

[B. Dudley]

At least there was one winner in the bunch.

[wayne goerres]

This is a trial pics post. Hope it works.

[wayne goerres]

heres another one