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Wm Parkhurst SxS Hammer Gun 12 Ga SN: 8107

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Wm Parkhurst SxS Hammer Gun 12 Ga SN: 8107
Shotgun. SXS. Wm. Parkhurst Laminated Steel is a trade name used on shotguns by by Simonis, Janssen, Dumoulin and Co. of Liege, Belgium in the period 1883-1894. Sold in the American mail order, hardware, and sporting goods markets in the late 1800'S. 18.5" barrels. Lock plates marked "Wm Parkhurst", and "Machine Made". Barrels marked "Belgium Laminated Steel". Exposed triggers, double triggers. Steel buttplate. Bores are good, with slight pitting in the chambers. Barrels lock up tight. Extractors a little loose. Hammers lock up tight, but the right hammer is a little loose. Metal finish has turned to a dull gray patina, with spots of surface rust. European hardwood stock/forearm have numerous scratches/dings, but sound. There is a shield on the grip cap. NRA Condition-Near Good. Antique Firearm.