Parker 1900 K 12ga 32" barrels

[Don Anderson]

I bought Remington model 1900 K this week from a local classified and thought I would post some pictures and specs for reference. It also needs some repairs so I can make it as right as possible and use it for clays and hunting. I'm into it for a whopping $350.

SN Q339334 all marked parts match.


Specs:
32" Fluid steel barrels; both chokes are -.027" per my bore calipers.
LOP 14"
Drop at heel approx 3 1/4"
Weight : 7lbs 12oz
Extractors
Double trigger
Auto Safety

Markings: /// K F 9 on both barrels
P on both barrels
Rt Barrel W.H. Z anchor symbol (possible repair stamp?)
Also various other random numbers and marks (see pics)

Condition is fair overall, Action locks up tight with zero play with the forend off. Lever is centered, but is a little wiggle in the lever when the action is closed. There is a lot of slop in the action when it is opened that I think is due to how the forend is currently attached. Barrels ring nicely with no indication of loose joints. Bores are bright with no dents. Metal finish in worn, dark patina, freckled but no deep pitting. Both firing pins hit snap caps fine. The main problems are with the stock. The toe and butt plate are chipped and the forend is held on with a bolt that is tapped into the barrel extension where the spring should snap in place. I think the spring will be a fairly simple part to replace, however the hole in the forend will need to be repaired. I'm thinking maybe cover the hole with some sort of shield similar to the one Parker guns have in the butt stock.

Pictures to follow.

[Don Anderson]

[Don Anderson]

[winplumber]

Parker?

[Don Anderson]

Originally Posted by Steve Huffman

Parker?

Laughing. I guess I had Parker on my mind since I was posting on this forum.

It's a Remington 1900 K.

Fixed the title.

Thanks.

[Researcher]

That gun has an interesting combination of features. That is far and away the lowest serial number I've seen with the Q inventory code preceding it on the trigger guard tang. From what I've recorded over the years I don't see the Q until the later style action appears in the mid 35xxxx range. The gun also has the late style stock with the stock cheeks and the late style butt plate.

[Dean Romig]

Nope.... Remington Arms.


Don, I see you are a brand new PGCA member... A friendly suggestion to you.

Spend a few bucks and buy a few books on Parker Brothers shotguns.

I recommend you get a copy of the late Ed Muderlak's book, "Parker Guns - The Old Reliable".
That was my first Parker book and it helped me on the road immeasurably.

Best to You my Friend !

Dean

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[Don Anderson]

Thanks Researcher. I was hoping you would chime in. I read a lot of your posts before I decided to buy this gun.

Can you determine from your records what year it was manufactured?

[Researcher]

By the serial number chronology, the late Charles Semmer produced for his book Remington Double Shotguns, this gun would be of 1903 vintage. While no production records for the Remington Hammerless Doubles have been found, Charles extrapolated his chronology from surviving shipping records.

The stock cheeks, like the A- to EEO-Grade guns, first appears for a K quality gun in the first 1906 Remington Arms Co. catalog which added the KE-Grade to the line.

1906 Catalog pg 2, K- and KE-Grades.jpg

I see the W.H. stamp in that location on so many guns it must be an inspector in the barrel department. The P you mention is actually a joined JP that I believe is the mark of the rough barrel tube supplier.

[Don Anderson]

Thanks Researcher for the great info.

If I understand correctly from some of your previous posts, the "28" and "60" on the barrel lugs equates to 328 and 360 # 8 shot in a 30" circle at 40 yds. I think that would be modified and extra full even though both chokes measure the same with my gauge. I guess the tighter bore may have been opened up some?

My homemade bore gauge measures the chambers at 2.67" so I think they are the factory standard 2 5/8"

Your comment regarding the butt stock style made me wonder if it was a replacement, so I checked under the trigger guard and found the correct serial number. (339334)