C-grade Bernard - Page 4

Bill Murphy · 05-06-2011, 01:19 PM

Neither. "Illegal" would be a better word. Still looking for a set of #3 frame Damascus barrels, preferably in 32". Will buy a whole gun if cheap enough.

double barrel · 05-16-2011, 06:34 PM

Well here is the verdict on serial number 76306:

"Parker shotgun, serial number 76306, was ordered by W.S. Brown in Pittsburgh, PA on October 18, 1892 and shipped on February 14, 1893. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 31 it was a CH hammerless, 12-gauge. It featured Bernard steel barrels with a length of 31 inches. Its stock configuration was a capped pistol grip. The chokes were patterned RH (165 #8 pellets in a 24" circle at 45 yards) and LH (190 #8 pellets in a 24" circle at 45 yards) The order specified engrave shield "ROX" and set trigger pull at 4 pounds. According to Parker Bros. Stock book No. 27, its specifications were: Length of pull: 14", Drop at Comb: 1 1/2", Drop at Heel: 2 1/2", Weight: 7 pounds and 12 ounces. The price was $150.00.

According to Order Book No. 36, the gun was returned on May 28, 1894 by W.S. Brown to lengthen chambers to 2 7/8 inches. The cost was $1.00. According to Order Book No. 89, the gun was returned on October 13, 1914 by Dr. F.M. Bittenbeuder in Bloomsburg, PA to take dents out of barrels and clean. The charge was $2.00. According to Order Book No. 89, the gun was returned on December 3, 1914 by Dr. F.M. Bittenbeuder to restock to 1/2 pistol grip (2 3/4" drop and 14 1/2" length of pull), checker panel and side of stock. The cost was $15.00 for the stock and $3.50 additional for the extra checkering."

Well there isnt anything about the shortened barrels to 27"

but I believe the stock is the one replaced in 1914 even if there isn't any mention of the lack of buttplate. I have not recieved the gun yet it is in the mail.

Does anyone have any information on the two previous owners listed above?

Dean Romig · 05-06-2011, 01:34 PM

There have been a few sets of Parker barrels on gunbroker recently. Nothing for a BH though. That gun would require a set of Damascus barrels with the DD stamp to be correct. I'll certainly let you know if I come across anything that would fit your needs for that gun.

Richard Flanders · 05-06-2011, 02:24 PM

17.5"? Nice! Even I might be able to hit something flying with that baby!

C.O.B. · 05-06-2011, 04:05 PM

Dean with that 10 of Bills and 1 1/2 oz of 8's you could be the deadliest Grouse shot in New England

Bill Murphy · 05-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Dean, or others, any #3 frame Damascus barrels would be of interest to me if in nice condition and full length. Thanks.

Dean Romig · 05-06-2011, 08:33 PM

Rich, I think a 3-frame 10 bore with 17.5" barrels would just be too "whippy" for me.

Ruff Hunter · 05-06-2011, 10:48 PM

Is it really only 17.5" or is that a joke? A guy in my county with the last name of Weaver once cut a shotgun to that length and sold it to an undercover agent. When it was all said and done, his wife, kid and dog were all shot dead by the ATF. Those feds seem to take a dim view of a smooth bore with barrels under 18", so I hope you're just joking.

Dean Romig · 05-06-2011, 10:56 PM

Naw, it's just a joke.

Dean Romig · 05-06-2011, 10:58 PM

Justin, where was that, Ruby Ridge?

The way I heard it was an agent shot the kid's dog, the kid took out an agent or two and then agents shot the unarmed woman through the screen door of the house when she posed no threat at all.

Rough times up there on Ruby Ridge.

Further DSR sayeth naught.