Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique American double shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is a Parker Brothers VH Grade Hammerless 12 Gauge w/ 30" Vulcan Steel Barrels, Double Triggers & Splinter Forend.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Parker Brothers (Meriden, CT, U.S.A.)
Model: VH Grade Hammerless Double-Barrel Shotgun
Serial: 90120
Date of Manufacture: 1899 (Confirmed by Serial Number Reference & Water Table Patent Stamps)
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Factory Case-Hardened Frame w/ Blued Vulcan Steel Barrels
Barrel Length: 30" Vulcan Steel Side-by-Side Double Barrels w/ Matted Solid Rib
Optics/Sights: No Rear Sight; Brass Front Bead Sight
Stock/Grips: Fine Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock w/ Capped Pistol Grip, Skeleton/Capped Buttplate & Checkered Splinter Forend
Action: Side-by-Side (SxS) Hammerless Break-Action Double Shotgun w/ Double Triggers, Automatic Tang Safety & Extractors
Markings: Barrel rib roll-marked "PARKER BROTHERS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. VULCAN STEEL."; floorplate engraved "PARKER BROS"; lower tang stamped serial "90120"; frame water table stamped "V" over serial "90120" and patent dates "PAT'D JAN 18. AUG. 16. 1887 / MAY 7 - OCT. 8. 1889"; barrel lug stamped "K", "4 1", "PAT'D APR 11. 1876", and frame size "2"; forend iron latch release stamped "PAT'D. MAR. 26. 1878.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Renowned throughout firearms history as "An America's Finest Shotgun," Parker Brothers of Meriden, Connecticut set the absolute gold standard for late 19th and early 20th-century American sporting arms. First introduced in 1899 as the entry-level grade into Parker’s prestigious hammerless lineup, the "VH" (Vulcan Hammerless) Grade combined Charles A. King's famous hammerless action design with rugged, high-tensile Vulcan Steel barrels. Built around a precision-machined forged steel receiver utilizing Parker’s iconic bolting mechanism, automatic safety, double triggers, and custom frame-size lockup geometry, the VH Grade earned an legendary reputation among upland game bird hunters and waterfowlers for incredible balance, strength, and long-term mechanical reliability. Representing late Victorian American gunmaking craftsmanship at its best, antique Parker double shotguns remain highly sought after by C&R collectors and vintage shotgun purists worldwide.
This specific example is a magnificent, highly authentic antique Parker Brothers VH Grade hammerless double-barrel shotgun manufactured in Meriden, Connecticut in 1899, bearing serial number 90120. Chambered in popular 12 Gauge, it features 30-inch Vulcan Steel barrels built on a size "2" frame, matted solid barrel rib, double triggers, automatic tang safety, extractors, checkered American walnut pistol grip stock, and a classic splinter forend featuring the 1878 patent latch release mechanism. The factory case-hardened receiver and blued steel barrels present with honest, smooth historical patina, highlighting clear "PARKER BROS" floorplate engraving, sharp barrel rib maker address marks, crisp water table patent stamps, and matching serial numbers across the frame water table and lower tang. Mechanically, the top lever rests firmly right of center with tight barrel-to-frame lockup, the double triggers break crisply, the automatic safety operates properly, and both 30-inch barrel bores remain bright and clean throughout. An exceptional 1899 antique Parker Brothers 12 Gauge double gun for any high-class American sporting collection.
Contents:
Model: VH Grade Hammerless Double-Barrel Shotgun
Serial: 90120
Date of Manufacture: 1899 (Confirmed by Serial Number Reference & Water Table Patent Stamps)
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Factory Case-Hardened Frame w/ Blued Vulcan Steel Barrels
Barrel Length: 30" Vulcan Steel Side-by-Side Double Barrels w/ Matted Solid Rib
Optics/Sights: No Rear Sight; Brass Front Bead Sight
Stock/Grips: Fine Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock w/ Capped Pistol Grip, Skeleton/Capped Buttplate & Checkered Splinter Forend
Action: Side-by-Side (SxS) Hammerless Break-Action Double Shotgun w/ Double Triggers, Automatic Tang Safety & Extractors
Markings: Barrel rib roll-marked "PARKER BROTHERS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. VULCAN STEEL."; floorplate engraved "PARKER BROS"; lower tang stamped serial "90120"; frame water table stamped "V" over serial "90120" and patent dates "PAT'D JAN 18. AUG. 16. 1887 / MAY 7 - OCT. 8. 1889"; barrel lug stamped "K", "4 1", "PAT'D APR 11. 1876", and frame size "2"; forend iron latch release stamped "PAT'D. MAR. 26. 1878.".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Renowned throughout firearms history as "An America's Finest Shotgun," Parker Brothers of Meriden, Connecticut set the absolute gold standard for late 19th and early 20th-century American sporting arms. First introduced in 1899 as the entry-level grade into Parker’s prestigious hammerless lineup, the "VH" (Vulcan Hammerless) Grade combined Charles A. King's famous hammerless action design with rugged, high-tensile Vulcan Steel barrels. Built around a precision-machined forged steel receiver utilizing Parker’s iconic bolting mechanism, automatic safety, double triggers, and custom frame-size lockup geometry, the VH Grade earned an legendary reputation among upland game bird hunters and waterfowlers for incredible balance, strength, and long-term mechanical reliability. Representing late Victorian American gunmaking craftsmanship at its best, antique Parker double shotguns remain highly sought after by C&R collectors and vintage shotgun purists worldwide.
This specific example is a magnificent, highly authentic antique Parker Brothers VH Grade hammerless double-barrel shotgun manufactured in Meriden, Connecticut in 1899, bearing serial number 90120. Chambered in popular 12 Gauge, it features 30-inch Vulcan Steel barrels built on a size "2" frame, matted solid barrel rib, double triggers, automatic tang safety, extractors, checkered American walnut pistol grip stock, and a classic splinter forend featuring the 1878 patent latch release mechanism. The factory case-hardened receiver and blued steel barrels present with honest, smooth historical patina, highlighting clear "PARKER BROS" floorplate engraving, sharp barrel rib maker address marks, crisp water table patent stamps, and matching serial numbers across the frame water table and lower tang. Mechanically, the top lever rests firmly right of center with tight barrel-to-frame lockup, the double triggers break crisply, the automatic safety operates properly, and both 30-inch barrel bores remain bright and clean throughout. An exceptional 1899 antique Parker Brothers 12 Gauge double gun for any high-class American sporting collection.
Contents:
Antique 1899 Parker Brothers VH Grade 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun only; no additional accessories or packaging included.
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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Additional Information
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2026-10-04 09:00:00 |
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