OLD SHOTGUN?

February 23, 2004 11:59

I HAVE AN OLD EXTERNAL HAMMERS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN THAT SAYS WM PARKHURST...CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS GUN?THANKS,BRIAN.

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nord

February 23, 2004 12:04
Not really enough to give an answer. I'd be willing to bet, though, that if you looked under the barrels you'd see a "ELG" proof mark.

That makes the gun Belgian and a knockoff of the real Parkhurst. I sure hope I'm dead wrong but chance is on my side. And if I'm correct... Your gun isn't worth very much.

Nord
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rufe-snow

February 23, 2004 12:08
Carder's book shows it to be a Belgian knock-off.

There was a English maker by the name of William Parkhurst.

The Belgian's produced a damascus barreled, hammer gun, with the name "WM. Parkhurst" engraved on it.
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brianmxi

February 23, 2004 12:08
MY MOM TOLD ME IT WAS BOUGHT BY MY GRANDFATHER IN AND AROUND THE 1930'S..
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bobski

February 23, 2004 16:09
parkhursts were medium grade shotguns that were pretty well built. i had one in 24ga. mine had steel bbls with fake damascus pattern. i enjoyed it. i sold it 5 years ago for 800.00. depending on the condition will determine its worth. most common problem is broken hammers from dry firing.
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nord

February 23, 2004 16:54
Medium grade compared to what? And let's not forget... A 24 ga. is a rare bird and a 12 ga. is common. Don't confuse the man when you compare apples to oranges.

Nord

And, Yes I know... Nothing was said about gauge. Experience and chance leave me willing to bet that it is!
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bobski

February 25, 2004 06:45
medium grade: i guess i mean it wouldnt be found in a hardware store, rather a gun shop rack.
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