Parker SxS

[Tommy Eddleman]

Here's the bottom. I guess this not being a REAL Parker it's only worth a couple of 100 ?? Sad I was hoping this guy had a gem !

T.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Tommy Eddleman

Here's the bottom. I guess this not being a REAL Parker it's only worth a couple of 100 ?? Sad I was hoping this guy had a gem !

T.

that is a British Parker - not a cheap Belgium knock off on the name


the proof marks are from the Birmingham proof house

so- now - as with all Birmingham guns (some cheap some very high quality most some where in the middle ) the gun should be evaluated on its own features and condition

what are the bores like- if they are too shiney they may have been honed, if you cannot evaluate the barrels, they should be checked by a pro before shooting. wall thickness and the solder condition are critical

is the gun on face- is there any looseness or play with or without the fore end on

there is decent modest engraving - the hammers and action profile look very common for a Birmingham gun of that era. Many makers (and iron mongers) purchased the casting from the same sources and finished the gun in their own manner

[George Lander]

Rick is absolutely correct. While your gun is not an American Parker Bros. of Meridan, Conn. it is not a JABC either. Your gun was probably made by Alfred Gray Parker of 69 Icknield Street,Birmingham England sometime just before 1900. Depending on the condition of the barrels it is probably worth between $500 & $1,500 IMHO.

Best Regards, George

[wayne goerres]

It is indeed an English gun. That's why we need to see pic,s of the proof marks. If it is in good mechanical condition it will make a great shooter. Have it evalueated by a good gun smith before attempting to fire it.