Make: Parker Brothers

Model: GH Up-Grade, originally DH Grade (damascus)

Serial Number: 84076

Year of Manufacture: 1896

Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” shells

Action Type: Side by Side, Double Trigger Shotgun with Extractor

Barrel Length: 28”. Originally damascus, the barrels have been quite skillfully fit with steel tubes hung on the original flats/lumps.

Choke: Left: Modified, Right: Modified, both fixed.

Sights / Optics: There is a large white bead at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The rib is serrated for glare reduction, the serrations stop at a scribed line just behind the muzzle. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Parker Bros. buttplate. There is a ding in the left of the buttstock over the belly, another at the heel, light scratches near the toe on the right and light nicks at the right-rear of the forend. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 3/8" and 13 1/2" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a nick on the right edge near the heel and minor wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition as restored and/or replaced.

Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color

Finish Originality: Professionally Restored. Per the consignor, the work was performed by Larry DelGrego

Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 9 out of 10. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There are a few light nicks and scratches, most notable on the left barrel over the rear of the forend. There is infrequent minor erosion under the finish, most notable on the guard. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, some are worn, but legible. The rib has had "PARKER SPEC. STEEL" added during the restoration. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine-Excellent condition as restored Antique. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety returns to ‘safe’ when the action is opened. The barrels lock up with no play to the frame. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is an exquisitely restored Parker Bros. hammerless shotgun from 1896. It appears to have originally been a DH grade, but was up-graded to GH when it was restored. The consignor states that the work was performed by Larry DelGrego and the quality is quite in line with their work. Steel tubes have been hung on the original damascus block with correct Parker-spec engraving and case color on the receiver. This is a beautiful Antique Parker gun that has had new life breathed into it. Whether to add to your collection or take back out in the field, this would be a great Parker to add to any safe in America. Please see our photos and good luck!