New Member in North Georgia

[Walter Sippel]

Hello Folks. I'm glad to be here and like several of the other new guys, I need help with my Parker.

What I have is an 1874 Lifter Action in 10 Gauge. The frame size is 02. Where the grade is supposed to be is "F 9 R". It has two sets of barrels, one is Laminated Steel and the other is Damascus Steel. It is nicely engraved with scrolls and dogs. The butt stock has a rounded knob pistol grip and is a really pretty piece of wood. The bores are in really good shape. The barrels are 30" long. I don't think it was ever shot much, if at all. I know that since the mid 1960's it's been a safe queen. If I were to grade the overall condition I would call it 95%. It has a fitted wood case.

I will be sending off for an authentication letter tomorrow.

I know pictures are needed and will do my best to get some posted soon.

Anybody have any thoughts, comments, suggestions as to what I might have?

Thanks.