It will depend on model number, year of manufacture and condition. Parker is one of the better brands, so it would be worth checking with more than one seller or collector to get an idea of its worth. Always ask at least two sources, to be sure you get a fair estimate.
Keep in mind there were also inexpensive copies of Parker with similar markings such as "T. Parker" and "D. Parker", that are worth very little.
Your Parker Bros. shotgun was made in 1925.
Since the Parker guns have been out of production for over 50 years, I would start with the Parker Collector's Association.
It would top out at $250 as a mantle decoration. Unless you mean a Parker Brothers shotgun. Then it could be several thousand dollars.
To determine the exact value of a Parker Brothers 12 gauge double barrel shotgun manufactured in 1878, there are a few factors that would need to be taken into consideration. Most important of these factors being, the condition of the shotgun.
No. What would the company that produced the finest American double barrel shotgun want with a utilitarian import?
Very late in the 1800's
Any good gunsmith can find or make parts for your shotgun. It might take several weeks to a year or more. Parker Brothers are a top of the line shotgun, and a shotgun in working shape is worth more than a broken one. Do some checking around at a local gun show, or surf the web for parts.
Your winchester model 24 shotgun was made by winchester in 1947.
The Parker 12 gauge with serial number 98662 was made in 1900. lcj
al number indicates that your Parker shotgun was made between 1866-1868.This covers the serial number range of 0-6,800.
Go to this web site, Register and then click on manufacturing dates by serial #. that should work for all Parker guns except those made by Remingtion. http://parkerguns.org/ lcj
The first 28 gauge shotgun on the commercial market appeared in 1904. It was made and sold by the Parker Arms Company.