Parker Brothers VH Grade "Vulcan Steel" 20 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28 Inch, Hammerless, Double Triggers (1907)
This Meriden-made Parker Brothers VH Grade 20 gauge was manufactured in 1907 and features the desirable "Vulcan Steel" 28-inch barrels, a matted rib with the correct Parker legend, and classic Parker mechanicals including a hammerless action, double triggers, and tang safety. It retains hallmark details such as the doll's-head rib extension lockup, right-side top lever, bordered panel engraving, and a Parker dog's-head hard-rubber buttplate, paired with a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and splinter forend. Length of pull measures 14 inches.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. There are visible scratches and blemishes. The bores are clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Parker Brothers VH Grade "Vulcan Steel" 20 gauge side-by-side shotgun (manufactured 1907)
The VH Grade pairs Parker Brothers' hammerless, side-by-side design with "Vulcan Steel" barrels, here in 20 gauge with 28-inch tubes and a two-shot capacity. The matted rib shows arrowhead terminations and the rib legend: "PARKER BROTHERS, MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. VULCAN STEEL."
The action layout is classic Parker: a right-side top lever, tang safety, and double triggers. Lockup is via the doll's-head rib extension, a signature Parker feature on these guns.
Stocking is period-correct walnut with a pistol-grip butt and a splinter forend. The forend has wraparound checkering and a latch marked "PAT'D. MAR. 26, 1878." The butt wears the Parker dog's-head hard-rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.
Receiver embellishment includes bordered panel engraving with "PARKER BROS" sideplate marking. This example was built in Meriden, Connecticut in 1907. Ejector/extractor status is not verified from images.