SN 10, 187

[Bruce Day]

An 1877 12ga 0 grade ( dollar equivalent). One frame and light , about 7 lbs. 30" barrels. In original case. I am uncertain if this is a Parker produced case but I am relatively certain that the case is original to the gun. I have never seen these intricate cast brass case corners before, I don't know if they are known to others.

This gun has the original Parker produced twist steel barrels that were provided in the late 1870's. They are historically interesting but because they do not have the iron / steel contrast of the later Belgium made stub twist and London twist barrels, they are not as attractive in my opinion.

This gun is one of few left that is complete and unaltered and not abused. I disassembled and cleaned the action and locks, barrels and stock. I cleaned the dirt off and refreshed the finish without taking off the existing remaining finish.

In historical perspective this gun was made one year after Custer went to Montana and while few ventured into the Comanche controlled country on southwest Kansas , northwest Oklahoma and all of west Texas. That whole part of the country was uncontrolled by the U.S. Army.