Parker Brothers 1878 Double Barrel 'Damascus Steel' Grade GH 12 GA Shotgun

[Robert P. Smith]

OK, so I've read the link on this website regarding the availabilitly of a PGCA Research Letter for the Parker shotgun pictured above.

Since I already know a fair amount about this particular shotgun (i.e. date of manufacture, barrel length, gauge, grade, etc.) I'm unclear about what additional value one gains by obtaining a PGCA Research Letter.

I would love to receive a fuller explanation of the benefits that such a letter provides. Anybody interested in expanding on the benefits?

Thanks for your time,

[OH Osthaus]

Since you know the basics, what the letter might add is who ordered the gun, and whether or not it had been returned for service.

[B. Dudley]

Yes! Beautiful gun! And the gray background made a world of difference in the photos.

Calvin was right. If you take the time, or spend the money to have it done. Timing all of the screws correctly would be a great investment in the gun. Really, that would be nearly anyones major complaint with this gun is the screws. The good news is, that all of the scres that are off are left of 12 o'clock. It is then they are past 12 that it gets more difficult. They might just not be snugged down all the way, or maybe some dirt under the trigger plate is preventing them from being tightened down all the way. The buttplate screws should be facing north/south as well.

What a great thing to remember your grandfather by.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks. That GH is in wonderful condition. I hope you enjoy shooting it often.

The three floor plate screws might simply be in the wrong locations (holes).

[B. Dudley]

You never know how much a letter will tell you. It may not tell you much on top of what you already know and it may give you a lot of additional and very interesting information. Either way, it is a nice thing to have with your gun that is based on hard facts.