new member with an old parker

[Mike Phelps]

Hi,

My name is Mike and I found this forum late last year trying to find some information out about an old Parker side by side hammerless shotgun that has been in my family for quite some time.

I have attached pictures, but here is what I believe is correct.
SN - 103296
The serial number matches on the action, barrel and forend. Using that it appears to have been built in 1901. I'm pretty sure it is a Grade 0 VH.

The barrels are marked Vulcan Steel. On the water table (I believe that is the correct name) it is stamped:
Pat'd Jan 18 Aug 16 1887
May 7 - Oct 8 1889
V
103296

I have already joined the PGCA and ordered a report for it.

The downside to this gun is it has cracked at the wrist and been repaired several times. In reading other posts on the forum I've talked to both Don at Show Me and Dewey at Vicknair. A restoration at Vicknair is out of the question price wise, but I believe I can swing getting it restocked by Don.

I did try and follow the FAQ on dissassembly but was unable to remove the trigger plate. I didn't want to try a lot of force.

I'm looking to learn a lot more about it. If anyone needs any other pictures or info, please let me know.

Mike