687 lifter finds a new home, possibly $200 grade

[Brian H]

Bruce thanks for the note. What I got out of my reading was there were 2 grades for front action hammer guns, $135 which they have in the Story with a light border engraving, $150 was an up charge for a 10gauge I believe and the $200 gun.

Yes the barrels will need evaluated before being shot and will be shot only with the lightest loads.

I pulled the gun out of the stock and there are no markings on the wood and I will post more pictures later.

I am an involved collector which is limited by my pocket book. I will most likely never own a pristine example of a high grade gun but if I can buy a couple dozen guns that are higher grade and interesting I will satisfy my thirst. I have looked for Parkers tirelessly since that first purchase 4 years ago and a lot of digging has turned up quite a few guns I am happy with. Mostly guns that have not been in circulation for decades. Anyone can go to an auction and use there pocket book to buy a collectable item but I would rather find that next closet gun that has not seen the light of day in 30 + years. This gun is not as special as most graded hammer guns I have seen pictures of but I talked to the owner for 2 years before he finally brought it out for me to buy.