Help with value of hammer gun (most likely a wall hanger)

[Mike Truluck]

Hello Everyone,

I recently inherited this 12 ga double barrel Parker sn#51583 (manufactured 1887).

Everything seems functional on it except for an ugly bulge in the right barrel around 19 inches from breach end.


Both barrels have a LOT of pitting and seem very thin especially at the end. I haven't had it looked at by a gun smith yet, but I'm pretty sure that at least one of the barrels is too far gone to use.

I'm debating what to do with it. It has no real sentimental value for me. Would it be better to sell it as original (all three pieces have matching serial #s) in the condition it is in, or try to find another barrel and get it into shooting shape?

I really appreciate any advice you can give.

Thanks,
Mike