Top Lever Hammer Fishtail 1888:

[Bruce B.]

There have certainly been some remarkable Parker Bros. SxS's changing hands lately. This one was very fairly priced (not cheap) had recently surfaced in Pennsylvania and it didn't take too much head scratching for me to make the call. This one won't make any headlines, just a nice original hammer gun with an abundance of color, wonderful checking, and nice furniture. The dogs head butt plate is a nice touch also. The gun is a #1 frame, with 30" barrels (chime real nice), a fishtail lever and is tight as when new in 1888. Well it's not a high grade like the ones I've watched recently, probably a lowly O grade, though it is special. This one has some very nice condition. The bores though not totally spotless are shiny and there's no hint of regret in them. The barrels have no dents but show some kind of staining near the breeches. It's nice to have a Parker delivered to my door and not have it require immediate professional attention. So without further delay here are today's photos.