In the world of fine double barrel shotguns, Parker Bros. carries the reputation as being one of the finest, American made, vintage shotguns ever produced. With a plethora of special grades, models and calibers, there was a shotgun for the different needs of an array of shooters from hunters to competition shooters.
Parker shotguns are prized by collectors as being one of the finest shotguns ever built in the world. These handcrafted sporting arms trace their origin to just after the American Civil War when Charles Parker and his sons went into the firearm business. The family formed Parker Bros., and eventually became renowned for its fine side-by-side sporting shotguns featuring a lifter-type action. Parker Bros. remained in business from 1867 until 1934. When the firm was acquired by the Remington Arms Co. Both the Parker name and line were discontinued in 1942.