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Parker SxS Lifter Action Hammer 10GA #24229

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Parker SxS Lifter Action Hammer 10GA #24229
High Quality antique double barrel shotgun with Wells Fargo markings, manufactured circa 1882. Features 30" Damascus Steel barrels, bead front sight, Frame size 6, Grade 2 with engraving, checkered walnut splinter forend, checkered walnut shoulder stock with round knob grip, factory hard rubber "dog's head" buttplate, initial shield on wrist behind top tang, single extractor plate. Using a gauge tool, chokes measure Imp Cyl / CYL, and chamber measure deeper than 2-3/4", not quite 3". LoP 14-1/4" to forward trigger. Bores are good or better condition, generally smooth and bright with some dark spots (pits or fouling) throughout. Case colors are retained in protected places, such as inside forend hanger. Barrels show an even smooth dull gray color, with faint Damascus pattern showing up well under magnification. Several small dings to muzzle, and several shallow dents observed to barrels. Receiver and locks show a brighter silver color, with little remaining case color showing around edges of locks and in recesses. Forend is good condition, with some losses to edges, chips near tip, smoothing of the checkered area. Stock is good or better, scratched & dented, smoothing of checkering, no noted cracks around tang. Buttplate has small portion of toe missing. Action is sound, smooth. Engraving and markings are sharp. Markings include Single line name & address line on top rib, followed by steel type, serial number on water table & hanger, patent dates in various places. "PARKER BROS" engraved on plates, along with bird scenes. "W.F. & CO. EXP." is stamped with clear even depth and evenly spaced letters on top rib, right butt (double/over stamp) and bottom of forend (faint). Rib also stamped "231". Includes a Parker Gun Collectors Association letter that confirms the configuration observed matches factory records, and includes additional information such as ship date of Jun 9th, 1882 to E.T. Allen in San Francisco. The consignor has also provided a brief essay on historical use of shotguns by Wells Fargo guards. Condition is NRA Fine *** Antique Firearm ***