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Metadata
Object ID |
86.17.a |
Title |
Parker Brothers double barrel shotgun |
Object Name |
Shotgun, Double-Barrel |
Description |
Double barrel shotgun with wood stock, bead sight, dual trigger and safety; 12 gauge. Stamped on the end of the stock: Parker Brothers with an image of a dog. Stamped on the underside of the barrels: Pat'd Mar. 26, 1878 and the numbers "78309". |
Provenance |
In 1868, Charles and his sons, Wilbur, Charles and Dexter started the company called Parker Brothers. The Parker Brothers Gun Company continued as an independent company until 1934 when it was purchased by the Remington Arms Company. Including the guns made during the Remington Era, just over 242,000 Parker shotguns were produced. The product of the Parker Brothers Company was utilitarian in nature. While other goods produced for the consumer may have reflected some taste for opulent decorations, the Parker shotgun did not. The highest grade had fancy wood in the stock, and engraved scenes on the metal surface. |
Condition |
Good |