parker shotgun london fine twist

28" RARE Vent Rib Barrels Choked M/F. This gun started life as a VHE 28 gauge on a 00 frame: this firearm was reborn at the hands of the worlds finest craftsman. 00 as the lightest. I recently inherited a collection and one of the guns is a double barrel that has the London Twist between the barrels on the top of the gun. 30 inch barrels are choked Full and Full. Pistol grip stock with LOP 14 1/4 inches to original skeleton, ID # 8329 Make PARKER BROS Model TOP LEVER HAMMER Configuration Hammer Gauge / Caliber 10 GA Price $2,250.00 Serial #, 1879 Under Lifter 12 gauge Barrels were cut down to 27.5" 8.4 Lbs. Stay tunedmore questions to follow. Bore/Chokes Right/Bottom: .667/, Beautiful DHE parker 20 gauge made in 1903 has original Damascus 28 inch barrels choked cylinder and improved modified,nice shinny bores. The gun does have one broken hammer spur but functions as it is. When considering Parker shotgun grades, there are two primary concerns other than gauge. This gun was made in 1860's by W PARKER in London. Parker - GHE Grade, SxS,1/2 Frame, Skeet Gun, 12ga. Parker London Laminated Steel", both . EXTREMELY RARE C.B. VERY RARE, UNIQUE C.B. Seller: Hahn Auctioneers, Inc. with a #6 frame which usually would be for a 8ga. Specifications Maker:PARKER Model:DHE Gauge/Caliber:16 GA Barrel Length:28" Chambers:2 3/4" Rib Design:SOLID CONCAVE MATTED Weight:6lb. equivalent) ammunition. Not that there is anything particularly special about the gun other than its fully functional, I thought the butt plate was noteworthy. Many of these old shotguns were chambered for 2-inch, 258-inch and, of course, 2-inch shotshells. Interesting butt plate, widows peak with a Partridge image. Membership to the organization cost $40 annually, as well as life membership options ranging from $500 to $5000. 9oz. . Who is Jason crabb mother and where is she? Parker was acquired by Remington Arms in 1934, though manufacturing continued in the Meridian factory until 1938 when production was fully moved to Ilion, N.Y. Production of the Parker shotgun slowed and eventually stopped in 1947 when the final gun left the Remington factory. Made with splinter forend, double triggers, extractors. I keep loads fairly low, 50-60 grains 2F, equal volume shot, and have collected a few rabbits with it. During these years, approximately 242,000 guns were produced in various grades, and are widely considered the finest and most collectible American shotgun. 100, and the .410 bore was introduced in 1926, with a scant 2,665 of these smallbore shotguns . Seller: AncestryGunsLLC. I understand the London Twist to be the manufacturing process of the barrel but know very little else about this gun. Formerly of Smith & Wesson, King was largely responsible for the technological advances with the design of the Parker shotgun. The engraving is crisp with about 2, Parker - VH Grade, SxS, RARE 0 Frame, 16ga. Here is a beautiful, correct Parker GH Grade II side x side 10 gauge 30" Damascus barrels (.038 min. by Larry Baer. I am not saying that you can not practice phenominal gun handling, and that carrying such a gun will be safe, only that I can manufacture a great number of dangerous scenarios in the field that are eliminated by simply carrying a more modern shotgun that does have a mechanical safety. Barrels are 30". Philadelphia Double Shotgun by R&W.C. Membership comes with a subscription to the famous quarterly publication, the Parker Pages, exclusive access to member forums, discounted rates on Research Letters as well as access to PGCA events. Barrels: 30" Chambers: 2 3/4" LOP: 14" DAC: 1 7/8" DAH: 2 7/8" Chokes: Full & modified Weight: 7.5 lbs Gun, Beautiful Parker GHE 12 Ga. 30" Barrels, Mod & Full Chokes, Length Of Pull is 14.5". He was also recorded as being a stocker for Joseph Manton, probably from 1809 to 1820. I'll take this and try taking the gun apart, again thank you! Welcome to the new PGCA Forum! Thanked 29,974 Times in 11,462 Posts. Bores. SxS shotgun originally 12-gauge P-Grade Parker PT hammerless shotgun made in 1891. 28" Barrels. well, this may get u goat, but Winchester was involved in the reproduction of the Parker, how do i know i started it, by going to Winchester and meeting with them to discuss the idea, i checked the patent it had expired, and meeting with Matthewson of Winchester, he indicated they would use their associate firm in Japan to make it as they were able to do smaller numbers efficiently Most members are former employees of Remington and are known for their Parker collecting. after some were imported and sold an individual in NJ stepped forward and bought my interest out. Parker - VHE Grade, SxS, 16ga. 28" Damascus Barrels with rather wide 1/2" top rib engraved "London Fine Twist". It is factory original and, Parker - DHE Grade, SxS, 0 Frame, 20ga. Roughly halfway between the coastal town of New Haven, Conn., and the capital of Hartford lies the city of Meriden, the one-time home to the illustrious, fabled and renowned Parker Brothers Manufacturing Company. Under the butt plate? The fit and finish on Parker guns is indicative of the level of attention to detail invested by the workers at the factory. Mike, Those old "damascus double" underlever Belgians in condition as pictured do not bring much interest, except to a very few specialized collectors. 28" Barrels Choked M/F. Description: We are offering for sale an Antique LONDON MADE Side by Side shotgun chambered in 12GA. ANTIQUE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARREL SXS SHOTGUN, Ward & Son 10 gauge Double Barrel Shotgun,muzzle. of "Infallible" in a 2 5/8" U.M.C. 10 ga. SN 135735. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SxS VH Grade 0 Hammerless Shotgun 1896 Manufactured GRADE 0 SIDE by SIDE 12 Gauge, Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE Grade 0 HAMMER Shotgun ICONIC Classic Shotgun Made in 1883, Parker- D grade Twin Hammer. This Auction has been viewed 313 times. Very early in the beginnings of Parker Reproduction Shotguns the owner, Tom Skeuse, PARKER BROTHERS DHE 20GA -- FACTORY HANGTAG -- 30" TITANIC STEEL BARRELS CHOKED FULL AND FULL -- PISTOL GRIP WITH ORIGINAL CAP -- SPLINTER FOREND -- EJECTORS -- TWIN BEADS -- SILVERS PAD -- GUN R, Parker Bros DH Grade 3 SXS MFG 1901 12 GA, 30" Titanic steel barrels, 2 3/4" chamber, IM/FULL (.024/.037), #2 frame, double triggers, extractor, non auto-safety, splinter forearm, ca, Parker Brothers VHE SXS Shotgun 16 GA 26" barrels, 2 1/2" chambers, IC/MOD (.005/.010), #1 Frame, double triggers, auto-ejectors, auto-safety, splinter forearm, capped pistol grip st, Parker Bros. DHE Grade 12ga, 30 Modify and Full Chokes, #2 Frame, serial #119XXX, Titanic steel barrels, beavertail forearm, selective single trigger, automatic ejectors, 14 len, Possibly the finest custom engraved Parker you will ever see. WEST PLAINS PAWN A+(11467) Seller's Other Items. Here is the original source of the photos: Good information! 30 Vulcan Barrels Choked M/F. Yet all that money couldn't make Jensen sell. If it is a muzzle loader the rear end if fixed. Gun is acc, DEL GRECO RESTORED #2 FRAME #2039XX 34" FULL AND FULL 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EJECTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP UNFIRED SINCE RESTORATION 8LBS 2 OZ 2 1/4 DAH 1 1/2 DAC 14 1/4 LOP &n, #152XXX #6 FRAME 36" DAMASCUS BARRELS WITH PERFECT BORES AND GREAT PATTERN ON THE BARRELS DOUBLE TRIGGER EXTRACTORS SPLINTER FOREARM PISTOL GRIP ORIGINAL UNTOUCHED CONDITION WITH CASE COLO, FACTORY LETTER 100% REFINISHED BY TURNBULL BOTH GUNS ARE 30" MOD AND FULL 2 3/4 DOUBLE TRIGGER EXTRACTORS SPLINTER FOREARM ENGLISH GRIP SKELETON BUTT 7LBS 15 OZ X 2 5/8 X 1 5/8 X 14 3/4 EXC, A very interesting old Parker. View Item in Catalog Lot #221 (Sale Order: 221 of 232) Sold for: $200.00 to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. A gunsmith could repair and must inspect before actual use. The gun also has what appears to be a brass seal which looks like a penny ran over by a train? Damascus barrels. The gun is a factory original two barrel set, both fine damascus, o, c1876 12 Gauge PARKER BROTHERS UNDERLIFTER Grade 0 HAMMER Shotgun Antique 12 Gauge Side by Side Hammer Gun Made In 1876 Here we present an antique Parker Brothers Grade 0 Double Barrel 12. What is value of a London Fine Twist double-barrel shotgun? You can catch our past interview with Art Wheaton who is a founding member of the Old Pats Society and passionate Parker collector. There is some chipping in the corners as seen, A big and beautiful beast, this #6 Framed 36" Grade 2 hammerless gun made with damascus barrels, splinter forend, double triggers, extractors, capped pistol grip buttstock and original Dogs Head, Gun is in the 133k serial range. 1870 . They were Damascus steel barreled, pinfire, hammer guns that utilized the transitional cartridges of the late 1800s. 26" Vulcan Steel Barrels Choked SK/IC. A Mixed Lot of Silver Spoons Including Gorham, A cased pair of large caliber English percussion, A WILLIAM IV TEAPOT, maker's mark IV, London, 9 DICKENS, CHARLES Group of two volumes bound, Seven Georgian Silver Table Articlesincluding, FINE PAIR OF LARGE 26-BORE SILVER MOUNTED, A THREE PIECE FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BLACK, Charles Dickens (England, 1812-1870). The barrels are stunning with 95% original factory blue, Condition: Pre-owned; Matching serials Manufacture Date: 1905 Serial Number: 130688 Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: DHE Grade 3 Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge Chambers: 2-3/4" Ejec, Here we have a high condition original finishes VH-16 number 1 frame 6lbs-10oz, made in 1901 with 28" barrels that ring nicely, 2 9/16 chambers, bright clean bores that are choked F/F and h, PARKER BROTHERS SIDE BY SIDEGH 12GA 30 F/IM PARKER SPECIAL STEEL BARRELS, DOUBLE TRIGGERS, EXTRACTOR, PISTOL GRIP, SPLINTER FORE END,97% BARREL BLUE WITH A FEW SCRATCHES, 20% CASE C, This is a beautiful 1883 made Parker Brothers Grade 3. Parker- Twin Hammer. I would be appreciative of any information. If it is a flint lock, the hammers will have screw clamps for holding a piece of flint in place. Shotguns were available or made to order with options like grip style, barrel length, and choke bore. One of around 500 set built. The protected under barrels exhibit as new twist patterns. Next we need to determine where the gun was made. #2 frame All Matching serial numbers throughout. HAMILTON DOUBLE BARRELL SHOTGUN. Retail $3699.99, now $2500.00! Parker shotguns are one of the most easily recognizable American-made boxlock shotguns due to the fact that their hinge pin was not hidden, but rather made prominent by design. EARLY PARKER DOUBLE BARREL SIDE LOCK SHOTGUN. 26" Barrels. Excellent original colors. OUCH, this one is a toughy. English Double Barrel Shotgun. I will make my "splash" in the world in other fashion. The rib is stamped "London Fine Twist", it should say "Belgian Fine Twist". If the 2nd letter is in cursive writting it could either be the Birmingham Bank preliminary testing mark or the London Bank magnum smokeless powder mark. Parker GH 10 gauge SxS Grade II 30 Damascus bbls Pre 1898, 1879 Parker 12 Gauge, Under Lifter, Straight Stock, 44 Photos, PARKER BROS TOP-LEVER HAMMER 12 GA. 32" DAMASCUS IM/XF PRE-1898 ANTIQUE, PARKER BROS. TOP LEVER HAMMER 12 GA. 30" F/F, PARKER BROS GH 12 GA. 30" DAMASCUS F/F PRE-1898 ANTIQUE. Cal. Barrels ring. Smith Hammer SxS Shotgun. ANT. 3oz. Gorgeous & rare, all original Parker GHE 20ga with rare factory options - A&F Gun in excellent unaltered original condition! Double Barreled 12 Gauge Shotgun: WILLIAM MOORE CO. an educated guess-range. Thanks for the reply! Antique c.1840 Probin Percussion ShotgunThis, *c.1900 Belguim Made 16ga. Description Overall length: 46 - ". It is still possible to find replacement parts (ram rods) for these type of shotguns. If you don't know what they are, ask. Parker - VH Grade, SxS, 12ga. The Parker Reproduction started in in 1983 with the imprint Parker Reproduction by Winchester although Winchester was never involved in the reproduction. Stock looks walnut and is carved with a criss-cross pattern. 26" Vulcan Steel Barrels Choked IC/M. Stocks are soun, c1895 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel PH Grade 1 Hammerless Shotgun 12 Gauge Damascus Two Trigger Here we present an antique Parker Brothers Double Barrel Hammerless 12 Gauge Shotgun, Fine early antique Parker DH 12ga, this gun made for a noted sporting artist, Hal Morrison and so noted in the PGCA research letter. Shotguns were commissioned from the Olin-Kodensha plant in Japan, which was already producing several of Winchesters firearms at the time. The shotgun is a 30"plus 12 gauge percussion muzzle loader stamped WM Moore Co. though in reality it's a Belgian knock-off. Click on the results to view more details Rare #4 Frame 10ga Grade 2 Top Lever Parker Hammer Gun - A true tank of a gun at 11lbs 8oz! So, the short answer to your question is: Somewhere between $20 and $100,000. Although a fire destroyed the original records credible information points towards just over 12,000 Parker Reproductions being produced. In the 1980s, a rebirth of the classic shotgun hit the market. NICE DAMASCUS PATTERN WITH A FEW SCATTERED SPOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION. i required a more normal wood size and Matthewson communicated that to Japan. Additionally, even if you follow all ethical codes, and apply the hammers only upon a dogs point, there will still be a duration of time that the gun is live when walking in on the point etc. In the mid to late 1800's there were three Wm Harris's making guns in England and several more in the U.S. ANTIQUE ENGLISH SHOTGUN FLOOR LAMP, 10 gauge. The top barrel is marked J MANTON LONDON FINE TWIST." When the shotgun is opened as to load, I can see a stamped "11151" inside the housing. Pistol grip stock. Antiques & Collectibles > Guns and Civil War Collectibles Auction. Measures 17-3/4x26. 3 being the heaviest to No. It features a pointer on each side. 1890- A perfect. Striking the barrels is the name of a process of filing and sanding shotgun barrels to remove heavy pitting and scratching from the outside surface. Shotguns) was an American firearms firm, mostly producing shotguns from 1867 to 1942. Click on the results to view more details One comment stumped me: what is meant by the statement that the advisability of entering the woods with a hammer gun presents its own set of ethical and moral questions that I will not dive into here. Not asking you to dive into the questions, but broadly speaking, what set of moral and ethical questions are associated with using a hammer gun? B7 (Oldest know serial in circulation), Parker PH Grade 12 Gauge 30" Parker Steel Barrels 2 3/4" Chamber, 1905 Parker DHE Grade 3 SxS 12 Gauge 30" Damascus Steel, Parker Brothers Grade 3 made in 1893 12 Ga 30in. Breech area of left bbl is stamped "3-1/2". 2 5/8 in chambers. Parker - VHE Grade, SxS, 0 Frame, 20ga. HOLDEN TIP UP SINGLE. steel there could have been small inclusions of slag that over the The top of the barrel is marked "LONDON FINE TWIST". PARKER AAH LIVE BIRD GUNS PAIR 12 GAUGE. Home Firearms and Shooting Shotguns Parker Shotguns A Vintage Shotgun History, Joel Penkala is an Upland Bird Hunter and outdoors enthusiast. New Gear Designs Added! Smith Hammer SxS Shotgun. Any idea when or what type of gun is this? Nice metal and hardware throughout. This is a new forum - so you must REGISTER to this Forum before posting; But I know it got to be in the 1880 to the early 1900's? 28" Barrels Choked IM/M. I had not realized how limited the production runs were for these guns and feel fortunate to have recently found one. It's a mid-19th century British import in good condition, field grade, nothing fancy or particularly valuable. out: Please *PARKER PH GRADE DBL BBL DAMASCUS HAMMERLESS. Only one 28 gauge was made, serial No. The 13 indicates bore ga. diameter - a tight 12 bore, sounds like. The three Parker Invincible Grade guns, made to celebrate the production of the 200,000th Parker Gun are in the NRA Museum Collection in Fairfax, Va. Antique London "PARKER" Double Barrel Shotgun. Generally, they sell in the $90 to $125 range. LOP is 14 1/2" As you can see it has been broug, SUPERIOR PARKER 12 GAUGE HAMMER TOP LEVER 0 GRADE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN CIRCA 1885. How much is a jc gubb London twist double barrel worth. It has W. Richards on the locks. The Parker shotgun was resurrected in the 80s no doubt because of the loyal following of very avid Parker shotgun enthusiasts. NEW 5000 # 209 688 HIGH POWER SHOTGUN PRIMERS BY NOBEL SPORT OF ITALY There are 5 trays of 1000 primers each (5000 total primers ). Reproductions were offered in DHE, BHE and A1 and in addition most of the reproduction guns were made in sub-gauges 16, 20 and 28, with the 20-gauge DHE being the most common. Capped pistol grip stock, dogs head butt plate with small chip, splinter forend, extractor gun, double triggers, Vulcan steel, Collectors, this is a beautiful 1928 made Parker CHE. Routing number of commercial bank of Ethiopia? english to pidgin hawaiian translation . It is not unsurprising why Parker shoguns are so collectible. Product Information MAKE: PARKER BROS. MODEL: FINE LONDON TWIST Finish: BLUED Caliber/Gauge: 10 GAUGE Bore: GOOD Barrel Length: 29 1/2 * L.O.P. W PARKER BLACK POWDER DOUBLE BARREL SHOT GUN WITH RAM ROD "LONDON TWIST" STAMPED ON BARREL BUTT PLATE RUSTY FAIR CONDITION . (1) W. Richards. 54" long overall. MAKE OFFER. What did the Nazis begin using gas chambers instead of mobile killing units and shooting squads after a while? VERY NICE PARKER CHE DOUBLE BARREL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. The top rib is marked "London Fine Twist". To find out more check them out here: PGCA, Although a bit like the Freemasons of the upland hunting world. Parker - GHE Grade, SxS, Frame, Skeet Gun, 12ga. Two piece gun lot to include Belgian 12ga. Capped pistol grip stock, splinter forend, double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety, period recoil. PARKER GRADE 1 LIFTER HAMMER DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express permission of Project Upland is strictly prohibited. EARLY PARKER DOUBLE BARREL SIDE LOCK SHOTGUN. Is the singer Avant and R Kelly brothers? Not that there is anything particularly special about the gun other than its fully functional, I thought the butt plate was noteworthy. There is a brass shield on the underneath side of the stock but if there was a number there it is no longer readable. That having been written, a "Best Quality" gun from Holland and Gary Cooper and John Phillip Sousa were Parker fans as well. (displays a limited sampling of the millions of priced results in our database), many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more, PERCUSSION SHOTGUN & POWDERHORN. Hammer Gun 30" Twist Steel Barrels (USED), "Parker Underlifter D-4 Grade 12 Gauge (S11440), Parker/Lefever Historic $200 Grade Hammer Model modified by Dan Lefever to Hammerless, Parker Brothers Grade 3 Damascus 12 GA Side By Side Shotgun S/N 71448XX, Parker Brothers GH Grade 2 Damascus 12 GA Side By Side Shotgun S/N 117044XX. Free Shipping on T-shirts in the USA Serail# 226684 # 2 Frame, This Parker gun is a 10ga. When considering Parker shotgun grades, there are two primary concerns other than gauge. Double barrel percussion shotgun. This one features a part octagonal, part round barrel with a front bead sight. Damascus barrels marked "Parker BrosStub Twist", patent "Mar 23, 1875", Where all could they be? This gun is an antique with 32.5 inch barrels. This engraving and marking is undoubtedly quite old, done after this gun was made, as there is no factory brown in lettering. H & J.W. Welcome to the new PGCA Forum! There is an oval monogram at the normal lower butt stock location. will rupture the slowly growing defect. checking is sh, Fair condition, significant finish wear, light corrosion, small dents and nicks in wood. The marking should read London Fine Twist. It has 20 gauge 26" barrels choked IC and mod, and 28" 16 gauge barrels choked IC and Mod. Parker - DHE Grade, 0 Frame, SxS, 20ga. Biddle. W.C. Scott, Norris & Brother SxS percussion shotgun Baltimore, Bamboo Style Metal Shotgun Cane, all metal. It is possible that Charles Moore of the firm of that name was his son. Parker shotguns were made in 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-, 16-, 20-, and 28-gauge with the first .410 introduced in 1927. We pulled the barrels from the stock and they indicated this shotgun was proofed at the Birmingham Proof House..and was almost certainly made there as well. The Old Pats Society is an organization originally founded in New England. Philadelphia Double Shotgun by R&W.C. The shotgun has W. Moore & co on both sides. ++ Two, Victorian Brass Mounted Calamander Lady's, DICKENS, Charles.Oliver Twist; or, the Parish, A lot of two British Pattern 1827 naval officer's. There is no such marking. HOLDEN SINGLE SHOT LONG RANGE TARGET. A percussion cap fired guy will have been made between 1830 to about 1880 and a breech loader will have been made after 1880. American, late 19th, PARKER P GRADE DAMASCUS HAMMER DOUBLE BARREL. While both of these originals are percussion rifles, my gun is a flintlock. Not to mention the famous clay shooters who performed feats with their Parker guns, presidents, and generals who all owned and shot the famous guns nicknamed Old Reliable. Parker guns are synonymous with upland shooting, and will forever be. Guns of various gauge were made on different frame sizes. Cal. Which using the words ethivs and moral would not be the best word to describe that. Steve, JavaScript is disabled. parker shotgun london fine twist. Description. Good bores. . Please take a look at the bottom of the barrels for proof marks. This one mounted to a piece of ancient hardboard. Welcome to the new PGCA Forum! It does look similar to the British "Birmingham" proof mark (as found on page 1769 of "The Blue Book" 24th eddition). parker shotgun london fine twist. English Double Barrel Muzzle Loading Shotgun. If you can help me with the information as to where and when it was made would be great!