Old Parker Found... Need Guidance

[Pa SxS]

David,

Yes you have a real Parker Brothers shotgun and looks to be made in 1874. Your Parker is a very early example made before the advent of the recessed hinge pin. It's hard to determine the grade but it is unique that it has damascus barrels which were usually reserved for higher grades. See if you can provide in focus closeups of as much of the receiver as possible. It should be a 12ga with 30" barrels. It could be a very early example of a Quality D grade but I'll let others chime in when you provide more pictures. P.S. Make the pictures as big as possible, closeup, and in focus

[Pa SxS]

Collectability and value are mostly based on condition with the barrels being the most important. If the barrels are bad, it's just a wall hanger. Do the barrels measure 30", are the interior of the barrels pitted, are the ribs between the barrels loose? Sometimes only a qualified gunsmith familiar with vintage guns can tell. Although it's not allowed to advertise guns for sale on this forum, I'm sure you will get advice on what the range of value is once we see some pictures and get info on the barrel condition.

[david schmidt]

The gun does appear to be chambered for 12 gauge. The barrels measure 31.5" from muzzle to breech. Yes there's visible pitting on the interiors of the barrels, but they don't appear to be at all loose.

Here's some more photos: