Parker Double Trap.

[Dean Romig]

Frank, your Parker has all the attributes of a Parker trap gun with the exception of the double triggers and the lack of two ivory beads. However, double triggers could have be ordered by the original owner. The vent rib is original Parker Bros and can be verified by the last three digits of the serial number stamped on the underside of the rib between posts 2 & 3 (if memory serves me) from the breech. It has the flat top of the breech to accomodate the vent rib barrels and it appears to have a longer than normal beavertail forend.

[CSL]

Originally Posted by Frank Allegra

A few photos. She appears correct to me. She has seen some changes through her life and she is not single trigger.

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Frank, Yes, she has a few bumps, but I'd say that's a bona-fide 16ga vent rib 1-frame trap configured Parker... Not sure what photo Dean is looking at to see that it has a longer than normal beavertail forend? I did not see an image here that shows the full forend, but I assume it has the long reinforced through bolt... Do you have a photo of the top breach area where the barrels and frame come together?... What is the full name "Hall?" on the leather case, and did the case come with the gun?... That name might help lead you to some information and history on the gun...

Best, CSL
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[Bill Murphy]

Wow. That is a rare and wonderful gun. What is the full name on the case? It will never be known what the original purpose of your gun was, but it is what it is, a trap configured 16 gauge. Not all trap configured guns have two beads. My CHE 32" vent rib, single trigger, beavertail forearm gun only has a front bead. Some shooters seem to prefer only one bead.