parker-12-gauge-model-gh-grade-boxlock-shotgun
Lot 2066
Parker 12 Gauge Model GH Grade Boxlock Shotgun
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 86252 on lower tang, watertable, barrel lug, and forend metal, 30 in. damascus barrels marked PARKER BROS MAKERS, MEREDIN, CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL with single front bead sight, barrels choked F and IC, shell extractors, receiver marked PARKER BROS with flying waterfowl on the left and walking waterfowl on the right with additional decorative engravings, double triggers, checkered walnut stock and forend with recoil marked UNCLE MIKES.

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Overall length 45 7/8 in.

Private Collection, Eastern North Carolina

DOM: 1897, LOP: 13.5 in., DAC: 1 7/8 in., DAH: 2 7/8 in., FFL Status: Antique.

Founded in 1866, Parker Brothers was a prestigious American gunmaker renowned for its high-quality shotguns. Based in Meriden, Connecticut, the company built a reputation for craftsmanship and innovation, producing a range of meticulously crafted side-by-side and over-under shotguns. Parker shotguns were highly esteemed for their durability, performance, and elegant design. Despite ceasing production in 1940, Parker shotguns remain highly collectible and respected in the firearms community for their historical significance and quality.

Overall good estate condition, barrel has surface scratches and finish wear, bores have hazy shine with minor amounts of fouling, stock has field marks from age and normal use, checkering is worn but present.