14 Gauge SN 147 -- New user trying to identify Parker SxS

[edgarspencer]

Logan, I think you'll find that 147 is the serial number. Also, it very likely is a 14ga.
I think it's pretty neat that two 14 ga guns have resurfaced, and appeared here on the same day.

[Logan Strother]

Thank you everyone for your help so far!
There's nothing on the trigger guard, as far as any stamp or engraving, etc. Requested pictures are attached.
Also, I didn't mention before, but you'll see in the pictures, that 147 is also stamped on the slide lock for the forend. Is there anything else I can provide that will help identify the gun?

Logan

[Gunner]

Logan, If you remove the screw holding the trigger guard and twist the guard counterclockwise looking at the underside of the guard and the stock wood underneath you will almost certainly find the sn 147 in both places. Make certain you have a proper fitting screwdriver to remove the screw.
Your gun is a dollar grade back action Parker. The 1869 catalog would have listed it as the $110 grade if in either 11 or 12 ga. Most back action guns seen today will have lower grade "decarbonized steel" barrels.
I'd withhold judgement on whether the gun is or isn't 14 ga. until measurements and originality of the chambers are obtained. (Even then I wouldn't know what constitutes a 14 ga. chamber, but I'll bet others here have some pertinent information.)
The 1869 catalog listed 10, 11 and 12 ga. as available.
I hope this info is helpful.
Erick

[John Davis]

Perhaps chambered for a 12B brass shell. If so, a modern 12 (12A, above bore) would not fit and a 16 would flop around.

[Drew Hause]

The barrels are clearly crolle Damascus

1869 catalog



1872 front action locks and 'English Twist' are offered