I recently found several old guns in my late father-in-laws collection, which included what I believe to be a genuine Parker Brothers shotgun. I’ve been told that it’s a knock-off, and I’ve also been told that it’s a genuine Parker Bros but older than the normal “collectible”. So I’m left very confused on what we really have and the story behind it.
If anyone can provide any insight and/or direct me to someone knowledgeable in Northern Indiana, it would be much appreciated.
The details, I can gather, are:
- Serial number matches on all parts and is B2543.
- What I believe is the grade, above the serial number, is F9R.
- On the underside of one of the barrels, near the bridge, is what may have been a C then some spaces and 11. Above it, closer to the flats is a 3.
- And then on the flats, in much smaller stamp, is J.L.
- The bridge between the barrels, says Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Damascus Steel
- There’s a rifled insert running the length of one barrel, with its own ejector, but is easily removed, by removing the threaded brass keeper at the muzzle end. It slides right out.
Please pardon my terminology, if any is incorrect.
Here are some photos…
Old Parker Found... Need Guidance
Threaded Mode