J.P Dean's Parker

[Frank Good]

Has anyone here ever heard of this gentleman? His gun is available here in Canada and I am thinking of purchasing it. I cannot find any information about his shooting accomplishments so it may not be much providence other than what is advertised. I don't own or have access to the Parker volumes mentioned to look up the article on the gun.

12g Parker Bros "B" Grade Double Shotgun #79051
Pictured in the Parker Book ( 2 Volume Set) Page 141
30" Damascus Barrels with Shiny Bores. Double Bead Ivory Sights.
Gold Insert in Grip Cap engraved with JP Dean Aug.20th 1896 Minneapolis Minn.
JP Dean was a known Trapshooter from that era.
Equipped with prototype ejectors & single trigger.
Extensively finely engraved with Hounds, Stags and a floral pattern.
Barrel Has a raised rib engraved with Parker Bros Makers Merien Conn. Damascus Steel.
Extra Fancy Walnut stock with fine checkering & carved flur-de-lis. Stock has multiple scratches & dents from years of use. The Hawkins Recoil Pad has collapsed over time.
A very fine rare specimen.
Firearms are not tested and should be inspected by a Competent Gunsmith before firing.
All Sales are as is where is

[B. Dudley]

I doubt there is anything “prototype” about the ejectors or single trigger. They are likely just aftermarket. At least the trigger is by the look of it. But I cannot see anything about the ejector mechanism. The gun was made prior to the implementation of both features by the factory.

[Dean Romig]

It may have been sent back to Meriden to have ejectors fitted for a $25 Charge.
The trigger could be a Miller single trigger (not selective).

I think it could use a new pad…

I haven’t heard of JP Dean but his name is likely searchable on the Internet somewhere.



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[Frank Good]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

It may have been sent back to Meriden to have ejectors fitted for a $25 Charge.
The trigger could be a Miller single trigger (not selective).

I think it could use a new pad…

I haven’t heard of JP Dean but his name is likely searchable on the Internet somewhere.



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Yes it definitely needs a pad!

[Dean Romig]

I wonder why someone would hack up that pad like that???





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[Frank Good]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I wonder why someone would hack up that pad like that???





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It's almost like they tried to shape it with a knife?

[Bill Murphy]

Hatchet or chain saw.

[Stan Hoover]

What looks to be a Miller trigger wouldn't bother me in the least, I would replace the Hawkins and enjoy.

It would be a bonus if it had a skeleton butt plate, but there's enough of other things going there, I would be very interested.

I didn't have a chance to look in the TPS yet, do they mention the frame size?

[Craig Larter]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

What looks to be a Miller trigger wouldn't bother me in the least, I would replace the Hawkins and enjoy.

It would be a bonus if it had a skeleton butt plate, but there's enough of other things going there, I would be very interested.

I didn't have a chance to look in the TPS yet, do they mention the frame size?

I'm with Stan, beautiful gun enjoy it, replace the Hawkins and shoot it. I really like the early B's

[Bill Murphy]

I didn't find it on page 141 of TPS. Anyone have any more information?