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PARKER BROTHERS D GRADE UNDER LIFTER DAMASCUS SXS

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
PARKER BROTHERS D GRADE UNDER LIFTER DAMASCUS SXS
Parker Brothers D Grade under lifter action side by side 12 gauge hammer gun, manufactured in late 1870's. Damascus barrels marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS, MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL". Circassian walnut stock, with checkered grip, skeleton butt plate, and silver monogram escutcheon on stock in back of tang. Sculptured barrel bolsters, and side plates engraved with floral scroll and scenes of sporting dogs flushing birds (Setter on right side, Pointer on left). Under lifter action, with ejector. Patent date " Pat Nov 13 1866" marked just in front of release button and trigger guard. Underside of right barrel marked "5 34" (visible with fore end removed), and "S" on bottom of rear barrel lug. Matching serial number 4518 marked inside breech, left side and rear facing surfaces of rear barrel lug, and on both metal and wood inside surfaces of stock fore end. Bores show moderate past pitting, though no present rust. Damascus barrels show clear patterning, with speckled grey patina. Finish mostly absent from receiver area, with smooth patina over surfaces. Walnut stock shows a dark handling patina over long past dings and scuffs, but shows no cracks or chips, remaining overall good. Overall very good condition. Caliber: 12 Gauge Serial #: 4518 Caliber: 12 Gauge Serial #: 4518 This lot has a reserve.