1879 Parker Bros, damascas Steel, 12G

[Hammer Gun]

It seems that the early grade 2 guns had sculpted bolsters and the later guns did not. Do not know exactly when the transition took place 12,000 - 15000? probably a cost cutting move on Parkers behalf?

[edgarspencer]

Aaron, I have to agree, It appears to be a grade 2, or possibly a Hundred Dollar grade. I would suggest you join the PGCA and post a want for a pair of hammers. You're as likely to find a pair as a single, but getting a pair will insure they are matching.
Lifter actions are a real pleasure, and since yours is a 12, you would find it's a very friendly, and fun gun to shoot. There are plenty of good stock people here who would be able to scarf in a piece around your right lock plate.
I find it interesting that the script on the rib reads opposite from most later Parkers, and that your rib isn't engraved. All in all, you've got a gun well worth tidying up.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I find it interesting that the script on the rib reads opposite from most later Parkers, and that your rib isn't engraved.

Edgar, you had one in your hands on Saturday with a nearly identical rib... backward script and all.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Edgar, you had one in your hands on Saturday with a nearly identical rib... backward script and all.

I was blinded by the glare off that action. You know, you really didn't need to bring that thing and rub it in. I told my friend the next time he comes over he had better back in the door.