Recent Purchase; No Info In Records

[fred]

Just acquired Parker GH SN 189807. There are no records for a PGCA letter. Does anyone have history on this gun? It is 12 gauge with 28 inch Damascus steel barrels. Any info on this gun would be appreciated. Fred

[Bill Murphy]

It is an unusually late Damascus gun. I think that is about all the information you're going to get in that serial number range.

[fred]

Bill, Thanks for that note. The SN is consistent on barrels, frame, and forearm

[Bill Zachow]

Actually, Parker made a number of damascus barrelled guns much later than the subject gun. I have a GH 12 gauge in like new condition serialed 220657, made in 1926 or 27.

[fred]

The subject gun was made in 1920 according to the serialization data on this website. Bill, do you shoot your gun? I haven't had mine checked for wall thickness or chamber length yet. There are some ?minor? marks on the exterior barrels but not the interior.

[Bill Zachow]

Fred, never shot it . As previously said, it's almost new and looks it. I do most of my bird shooting with a somewhat newer, but not as nice, GHE 20. Good luck with your gun.