Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this vintage side-by-side shotgun for a penny-start auction; this is the Parker Brothers Grade 0!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Parker Brothers
Model: Grade 0
Serial: 135274
Date of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Vulcan Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Straight Grain American Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Side-by-Side, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Parker Brothers Grade 0 occupies a foundational place in the history of Parker shotguns, representing the company’s earliest and most affordable production grade while still showcasing the craftsmanship that made Parker a hallmark of American gunmaking. Introduced in 1869 as the “Grade 0” or “Zero Grade,” it was the starting point for Parker’s numerical grading system, which later expanded into named grades like R, S, T, U, and the hammerless VH. Initially produced as back-action lifter hammer guns, they evolved into front-action lifter designs before Parker adopted the top-lever system. Early examples featured decarbonized steel barrels, transitioning over time to Plain Twist, Stub Twist, or Plain Steel tubes, while the hammerless VH variant introduced in 1899 used the stronger Vulcan steel barrels. The Grade 0 was intended as a reliable, no-frills double gun, with a blue or case-hardened frame, forend iron, and locks, paired with plain straight-grain American walnut stocks and minimal adornment—usually only a simple border line engraved around the frame. Early guns were equipped with plain metal buttplates, while later examples adopted the recognizable hard rubber “dog’s head” buttplate that became a Parker hallmark. While stripped of the ornate checkering, engraving, and high-figure walnut seen on upper grades, the Grade 0 was built to the same exacting mechanical standards as Parker’s most prestigious models, making it the workhorse of their lineup. With over 15,499 lifter hammers, 23,443 top-lever hammers, and 78,670 hammerless examples produced, the Grade 0 became the backbone of Parker’s production, putting a quality side-by-side within reach of countless sportsmen and farmers across America. The hammerless VH version especially became synonymous with dependable field performance, and optional automatic ejectors on VHE variants now make those guns especially desirable to collectors—often commanding as much as a 50% premium over extractor models. The sheer production numbers combined with their long service lives testify to their enduring popularity, and today the Parker Grade 0 stands as an iconic example of how fine craftsmanship and functional design can be harmoniously blended in a simple yet elegant sporting arm.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Grade 0
Serial: 135274
Date of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" Vulcan Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Straight Grain American Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Side-by-Side, Break-Action Shotgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Parker Brothers Grade 0 occupies a foundational place in the history of Parker shotguns, representing the company’s earliest and most affordable production grade while still showcasing the craftsmanship that made Parker a hallmark of American gunmaking. Introduced in 1869 as the “Grade 0” or “Zero Grade,” it was the starting point for Parker’s numerical grading system, which later expanded into named grades like R, S, T, U, and the hammerless VH. Initially produced as back-action lifter hammer guns, they evolved into front-action lifter designs before Parker adopted the top-lever system. Early examples featured decarbonized steel barrels, transitioning over time to Plain Twist, Stub Twist, or Plain Steel tubes, while the hammerless VH variant introduced in 1899 used the stronger Vulcan steel barrels. The Grade 0 was intended as a reliable, no-frills double gun, with a blue or case-hardened frame, forend iron, and locks, paired with plain straight-grain American walnut stocks and minimal adornment—usually only a simple border line engraved around the frame. Early guns were equipped with plain metal buttplates, while later examples adopted the recognizable hard rubber “dog’s head” buttplate that became a Parker hallmark. While stripped of the ornate checkering, engraving, and high-figure walnut seen on upper grades, the Grade 0 was built to the same exacting mechanical standards as Parker’s most prestigious models, making it the workhorse of their lineup. With over 15,499 lifter hammers, 23,443 top-lever hammers, and 78,670 hammerless examples produced, the Grade 0 became the backbone of Parker’s production, putting a quality side-by-side within reach of countless sportsmen and farmers across America. The hammerless VH version especially became synonymous with dependable field performance, and optional automatic ejectors on VHE variants now make those guns especially desirable to collectors—often commanding as much as a 50% premium over extractor models. The sheer production numbers combined with their long service lives testify to their enduring popularity, and today the Parker Grade 0 stands as an iconic example of how fine craftsmanship and functional design can be harmoniously blended in a simple yet elegant sporting arm.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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