Did Parker Brothers make guns?

Did Parker Brothers make guns?

During these years, approximately 242,000 guns were produced in various grades, and are widely considered the finest and most collectible American shotgun….Parker Bros.

What kind of gun is a Parker Shotgun?

Parker shotgun, Trojan Grade All Parker guns are break-open style actions, most of which are side-by-side double barreled designs; the remainder are single barrel guns intended for use in trap shooting. For the first 20+ years of production, Parker Bros. used an exposed hammer design, but by 1888 the first hammerless guns were offered for sale.

When did the Parker Brothers start making guns?

Parker Bros (also known at various times as Parker Brothers Manufacturing Company, Parker Brothers Guns, and Parker Bros. Shotguns) was an American firearms firm, mostly producing shotguns from 1867 to 1942. During these years, approximately 242,000 guns were produced in various grades, and are widely considered…

When did the Parker Reproduction shotgun project end?

Reproductions were offered in DHE, BHE and A1 and in addition most of the reproduction guns were made in sub-gauges 16, 20 and 28, with the 20-gauge DHE being the most common. The project began in 1984, but production ceased in 1989 when the Olin-Kodensha plant closed its doors for all production of firearms.

Who are some famous people with a Parker gun?

Parker guns were often viewed as the gun of choice by celebrities including: Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, Clark Gable, as well as the top ranked competition shooters of the day. There is an active interest in Parker guns today, most visibly represented by the Parker Gun Collector’s Association .