Manufactured in 1897. Dual added white bead sights on the smooth, concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL." and chambers measured at 2 7/8 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened size "3" boxlock action displays standard grade 2 engraving of a pair of game birds on the left, right, and underside surrounded by light floral scroll engraving. The action features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety switch. Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with lightly engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap, blank silver inscription shield, and dog's head buttplate. In the chart on page 279 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, this configuration is not listed as ever having been made, likely meaning that this gun is one-of-a-kind or at least extremely rare. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .784/.786 inches; choke constrictions .033/.035 inches; minimum wall thickness .046/.042 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 11 lbs 10 oz.