Parker Brothers Repro?

Bill Murphy · 09-16-2011, 08:24 PM

Has anyone seen a Repro with "Parker Brothers" or "Parker Bros" on the side of the action? Think real hard and think higher grades. Mr. Skeuse, please reply.

Dean Romig · 09-16-2011, 08:51 PM

I haven't personally had one in hand as you describe but some of the magazine ads for the Parker Reproduction by Winchester showed high grade Repros with gold Parker Bros. on the sides.

Wild Skies · 09-16-2011, 09:09 PM

Both A-1 Specials and BHE's are regularly seen with Parker Bros. engraved on the side of the actions. Here are a couple of examples that are available right now:

Bill Murphy · 09-17-2011, 09:08 AM

Thanks for the information. I guess I should have looked in the catalogs. By the way, Greg, where is the .410? Is that the gun from the Petersen auction?

Wild Skies · 09-17-2011, 09:44 AM

Good eye Bill, that is indeed the Petersen BHE 0000-frame .410, according to the listing on GI it's presently in California looking for a new home. You've long-yearned for one of these little beauties---maybe now's the time to jump on it!

Bill Murphy · 09-17-2011, 11:32 AM

The time to have jumped was when it was sold at auction. Thanks for reminding me where it is. I can spot those things miles away.

Wild Skies · 09-17-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The time to have jumped was when it was sold at auction.

Ain't that the truth!

Richard Flanders · 09-17-2011, 07:40 PM

The top gun looks like the A grade 2-bbl set at Griffin & Howe.

Wild Skies · 09-18-2011, 01:28 PM

By saying A grade Richard, I'm sure you meant an A-1 Special, and you're right--this 12-ga. 2-bbl. set is at G & H.