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I have a Parker Bros 12 guage double barrel shotgun. the serial # on the gun is 122343. the gun is in fair to good condition. Does anybody have an idea of it value.
According to Parker Identification & Serialization, 196239 is a Grade 5 gun, Acme steel barrels, it is hammerless which was introduced in 1888, it has ejectors, has a straight grip, has a 12ga bore & has 34 inch long barrels.
A Damascus twist steel double barrel shotgun is an antique shotgun made by layering iron and steel and welding them together. This kind of shotgun is worth approximately $3,000 depending on the condition of the weapon.
When heated, steel becomes malleable, and can be hammered into shapes.
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.
I own a 1926 Parker Bros shot gun, ser# 219203. It is in excellent condition. A distinguishing charicturistic is a steel shield/badge inlain on the under side of the stock. I am looking for a value on the weapon G. Karambellas karambellas@gmail.com
This low grade decarbonized steel 10 gauge gun with under lifters to open the action and 32 inch barrels was made during the first year of production to the best that can be found. That year was 1874. Parker made some 2,760 shotguns that first year.
A damascus barrel is a barrel made of damascus steel, which is steel produced by hammering two different steels together. The twist refers to the pieces of steel being twisted while they are hammered, which produces the distinctive pattern on the steel.
parker is a device which is totally made from stainless steel. Parker pen Works very smooth. parker pen grip is better than other pen.
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NO. Early shotguns have softer steel barrels, and are not rated for steel shot. It will damage the choke of the shotgun.
Yes. Lead shot may be safely fired from a shotgun that is made for steel shot. Problems arise when you fire steel shot from an older shotgun that is made for lead shot only- the barrel is softer metal, and make be scratched by the steel shot.