They were Damascus steel barreled, pinfire, hammer guns that utilized the transitional cartridges of the late 1800s. These were not the Parker guns we are most familiar with. After the war, Parker’s entrepreneurial spirit and manufacturing background led him to a vision of a gun with manufactured parts but hand assembled to ensure quality.Ĭharles and his sons developed and perfected the early Parker shotgun design, and began manufacturing the first guns off their line in 1868. One of a myriad of entrepreneurial endeavors of Charles Parker, the Parker Gun Company began as a wartime effort, manufacturing repeating rifles during the Civil War. Small and large purveyors of the shooting sports, gunsmiths and even some manufacturers still call Connecticut home, though many more have gone the way of the passenger pigeon, as is the case with the subject of this article - the Parker shotgun. The state of Connecticut has a storied history of firearms manufacturing and to this day is still home to some of the biggest names in the gun business. 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.
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.A look into the famous American classic, the “Old Reliable” Parker shotguns
I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Type: 1/2 round/splinter forend factory specs****Ĭheckering Condition: excellent, Factory flat top, untouched**** Don’t let this one get by you, as they will only cost more in the years to come. 410 in this condition is exceedingly difficult, and the prices have risen steadily over the last decade. You can enjoy owning this little Parker at a very good price, and the value will continue to climb as you admire and shoot this great little gun. The facts are that rare, high condition original guns are always the best investment and the most liquid when it comes time to sell. As an added bonus, we have a notarized letter from the daughter of the original owner that enhances the collectible value of the gun as a whole. Most important, the gun is accompanied by a PGCA letter documenting that the details of the gun have not changed since it left the factory. 410’s are, this gun is unique in that it has ½ round pistol grip, and condition better than most of the remaining. This gun was built in 1930 and has seen little use. Everybody that collects vintage American double shotguns knows that the. 410, sn233264, that has it all condition, rarity, desirability, great dimensions, and great investment qualities. This is a very high condition, original factory finished Parker. 410 Parkers in all grades, 469 in VH Grade. In the world of Parker shotguns, the diminutive.