According to "Parker Guns, The Old Reliable" by Ed Muderlak, Parker in 1937 at least one pair of Shotguns on a No. 1/2 frame. Each of the guns were fitted with both 12 & 20 gauge barrels. Each of the barrels were 24 inches. I have no record of the 8/10 interchangeable barrels but I do know that Parker had many request for a 10/12 combination for which they refused because of the extra metal needed to fit the two barrels at the breech, thereby making the gun one to two pounds heavier.
It would top out at $250 as a mantle decoration. Unless you mean a Parker Brothers shotgun. Then it could be several thousand dollars.
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Your Parker Bros. shotgun was made in 1925.
I can say that your Parker Bros.20gauge shotgun was made in the year 1908.What I would still need to answer your question whould be the grade(BHE,etc.)the overall condition of your shotgun,are the barrels Damascus(Black Powder),or nitro steel(smokeless powder),and the bore condition.Please include the amount of original finish on the metal,and wood.Are there any dents in the barrels?All this is important in giving you a accurate value to your shotgun.
Very late in the 1800's
Shotguns are described by gauge, not caliber. It should be marked on the barrels as to which is the correct ammuntion and gauge. Shotguns are described by gauge, not caliber. It should be marked on the barrels as to which is the correct ammuntion and gauge.
model 158 12 gauge shotgun
Sportsman 48, 11-48 and Mohawk 48 barrels are interchangeable. All are becoming increasingly difficult to find in good condition.
Sounds odd...what exactly is your question? shotgun receivers can be attached to different sized barrels. It is also possible to lower the gauge shell that a gun can handle by having a large gauge barrel fitted with pipes that lower its gauge.
Since the Parker guns have been out of production for over 50 years, I would start with the Parker Collector's Association.
al number indicates that your Parker shotgun was made between 1866-1868.This covers the serial number range of 0-6,800.