I just got my first Parker

[ParkerNoob]

Hello everyone. I'm new to not only the forum, but also to the intruiging world of Parker shotguns! I've learned quite a bit (compared to the next to nothing I knew prior) in the last few weeks and would love to learn more. I have a 1904 12 gauge GH with a size 2 frame, damascus barrels, and really clean bores with a tight locking action (not sure if these are appropriate terms to use with a double barrelled shotgun).

I would love to learn more about this shotgun! Any suggestions would be much appreciated. The only other Parker that I've touched is an 1897 DH that a friend has, which has been in his family since it was built (really cool). I bought mine in an online auction... (not nearly as cool of a story!)

Any help determining what the "percent of condition", original price, maybe who first owned it, its current value, etc. would be much appreciated. Also, where to buy (or a reloading recipe) appropriate ammunition would be awesome, as I plan to use it pheasant hunting this Fall.