Yes, they made 242,487 shotguns between 1869 & 1942.
Your Parker Bros. shotgun was made in 1925.
You need to give the serial number on a Parker.
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A few hundred to a few thousand.
It would top out at $250 as a mantle decoration. Unless you mean a Parker Brothers shotgun. Then it could be several thousand dollars.
Since the Parker guns have been out of production for over 50 years, I would start with the Parker Collector's Association.
To determine the year a Parker Brothers shotgun with the serial number 78676 was made, you would typically refer to Parker's production records or a serial number lookup table specific to the company. Parker Brothers, known for their high-quality shotguns, produced firearms from the late 19th century until the 1930s. Based on the serial number, it is likely that the shotgun was manufactured in the early 1900s, but for an exact year, consulting a specialized resource or expert would be necessary.
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.
Contact the major gun shops
Very late in the 1800's
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.