Parker Brothers Vulcan VH Grade 16 GA 28″ Double Barrel SXS Shotgun, C&R

LSB#: LSB260627TM017

Make: Parker Brothers

Model: Vulcan VH Grade (Grade 0)

Serial Number: 229783 (matching numbered parts)

Year of Manufacture: 1928 / ATF Classification: C&R

Caliber/Gauge: 16 Gauge

Action Type: Top break, hammerless, side by side, non-selective double trigger, extractor, auto safety

Choke Constrictions: Left: .015″, Right: .007″, Both Fixed

Barrel Length: 28″

Sights/Optics: There is a metal bead atop the matted rib.

Weight: 6 lb., 10.7 oz.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is checkered wood with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and a deformed synthetic buttpad. An initial plate is set into the belly of the stock. The furniture shows scattered drag lines and pressure dings. The checkering is well-defined. There are two very fine cracks running from the upper tang. The LOP measures about 14.5″ and 13.5″ from the front of the triggers to the back of the buttpad. The drop at comb is about 1 5/8″ and the drop at the heel is about 2 7/8″. The buttpad is heavily damaged and deformed. Overall, the furniture rates in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued & case colored

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no visible streaking. There is no erosion in either bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The barrel set shows scattered rub marks and minor scratches. The receiver case color shows thinning and freckling throughout. The action shows fairly light operational wear. The screw heads show little to no tooling and retain turnable slots. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock to the receiver with no play. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Parker Brothers VH Grade, also known as the Grade 0, was introduced in 1899 as Parker’s entry-level hammerless double. Despite its position at the bottom of the Parker grade structure, the VH retained the same basic quality of fitting and action work that helped establish Parker’s reputation among American sportsmen, with simpler styling, plainer walnut, and Vulcan Steel barrels distinguishing it from the higher grades. Serial number 229783 falls within the 1928 production range, making this matching-numbered 16 Gauge a late Meriden-era Parker built shortly before the company’s acquisition by Remington.

This shotgun retains about 80% of its original metal finish. The 28″ barrel set shows scattered rub marks and minor scratches, while the receiver’s case color exhibits thinning and freckling throughout. The checkered wood furniture remains in Very Good condition with scattered drag lines and pressure dings, along with two very fine cracks extending from the upper tang. The synthetic buttpad is heavily damaged and deformed. The bores are bright with no visible streaking or erosion, rating 10/10. The barrels lock tightly to the receiver with no play, the screw heads show little to no tooling, the markings remain clear and complete, and the action functions correctly. Overall, this Parker Brothers VH Grade rates in Very Good condition as a C&R shotgun. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!
-CR