More info on Parker Bros 10 gauge SxS

[Angelo Gemma]

Hi all,

Just joined on here as I wanted to see if I could get a bit more information on this shotgun. Thanks in advance for all your help.

Friend of mine was given this Parker SxS by his neighbor. It is a 10 gauge with Twist Damascus barrels. Unfortunately the buttplate with a bird dog on it is cracked and another one is needed. I see patent dates on it as March 26th, 1878 on the bottom of the forearm but also a date of March 16th, 1875 with an “N” above it on the flat of the receiver but was wondering if anyone knew the actual year of manufacture? Serial 78092.

My friend does not plan on selling or shooting it and will be keeping it as a family heirloom but is curious about any recent auction selling prices for similar guns. He was also given the original paper shells with the gun and the original paperwork.

Relevant markings were photographed and linked.