hi. Need some info on a damascus double barrel

[Larry Nowicki]

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

the blade smith I knew made his "damascus" from worn Harley chains

that serial number should be a 12 gauge with 30" barrels

how long are they now

what are the bores like and what are the markings on the underside of the barrels?

there should be a single digit on the back barrel lug and a set of offset numbers on the barrel flats

They are 30" long. Bores are a little dirty but not bad. Looks like on the underside of the barrel 4s on the right side then patt apr 11 1876 and 3 on the right

[Snap Cap]

Larry, the barrels by themselves have value that would preclude being cut up for the steel. Altering or modifying them will destroy that value. That includes some of the common "Cowboy" modifications/mutilations of shortening them or opening and reaming the chamber mouths. Have someone that can properly evaluate a Parker look at the gun. I am sure we would have volunteers from this assoc. that would be willing to do that, if you post what area you are in. Restore it, sell it, or display it as a conversation piece, but please don't destroy it.

[Larry Nowicki]

Originally Posted by Fred Verry

Larry, the barrels by themselves have value that would preclude being cut up for the steel. Altering or modifying them will destroy that value. That includes some of the common "Cowboy" modifications/mutilations of shortening them or opening and reaming the chamber mouths. Have someone that can properly evaluate a Parker look at the gun. I am sure we would have volunteers from this assoc. that would be willing to do that, if you post what area you are in. Restore it, sell it, or display it as a conversation piece, but please don't destroy it.

I don't plan on destroying it. I'm leaning toward restoring it. I'm in Baltimore Maryland.

[Larry Nowicki]

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