T Barker Shotgun Serial Numbers

I'm sorry Tom, but your gun is a lower quality Belgian made Tradename gun and in no way connected to Parker Brothers of Meriden, Conn. Tens of thousands of similar guns were imported between the 1890s and beginning of World War I, and were engraved with the name of a well recognized maker in the hope of confusing the purchaser.

Other examples include the Sam Holt, W. Richards, and T.

Barker and images may be seen here As a family legacy it is of course priceless; as a sporting arms it has very little value and you should not attempt to shoot the gun with ANY load.

LSB#: 120703NM01 Make: T. Barker / Crescent Model: Top Break Serial Number: 3299XC Year of Manufacture: Early 1900’s Caliber:.410 2 ½” Action Type: Single Shot Lever Actuated Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “T. Barker”, the tang behind the trigger guard is marked “3299XC”. Barrel Length: 26” Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a bead front sight. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth wood.

There is a small crack on the left side of the stock above the trigger guard. There are many nicks and dings but no visible losses. Most of the finish is gone. The LOP measures approx. 14 ¼” from the trigger to the back of the hard rubber butt pad. The stocks rate in about Fair overall condition. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: All Original Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with some erosion at the end of the chamber.

The shotgun forums seem to think the T. Parkers were better than the average Belgium import but with Damascus barrels it is best used as a decorator piece and not a shoot-able firearm. These sell in excellent condition for 150 to 200, or what ever the market will bear. ( I saw one go for 225 at the Phoenix gun show.

This may be heavy fouling which may clean up some. The remainder of the bore is smooth and bright. This bore is shootable. Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about zero% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a very pleasing brown patina the full length of the barrel. There is surface erosion and some pitting on the receiver mostly on the left side.

The color is dark brown. The Screw heads are serviceable and show minor disfiguration. The markings are difficult to read.

Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fair plus condition. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Real santiago munez. The lever operates the top break, the hammer cocks and locks back and the trigger releases the hammer. We did not fire this shotgun.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None Our Assessment: This is a great old shotgun for teaching that young one to shoot a gun. The mild 2 ½”.410 is a good starter. The bore is good. This old shotgun still has some life left.

This will make a nice present for that young just starting upland game hunter. CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This shotgun can be transferred in California. LSB#: 120703NM01 Make: T. Barker / Crescent Model: Top Break Serial Number: 3299XC Year of Manufacture: Early 1900’s Caliber:.410 2 ½” Action Type: Single S.