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12 Ga. Parker Brothers Brass Shotshell (12B)

Item #: Z8378

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Z8378 12 Ga. Parker Brothers Brass Shotshell (12B)

Description: Nice example of a vintage 12 Ga. brass shotshell manufactured by the Parker Gun Company of Meriden, Connecticut. This example has a drawn brass case with a snapped brass Berdan primer. This is in the scarcer 12B size rather than the more common 12A size. There is a little oxidation on the inside, being a fired example. A nice example with a round case mouth.

Headstamp: "PARKER BRO’S / 12 B / WEST MERIDEN CT”

Measures: OAL 2.398” RD .812” HD .769”

Reference: "Rare and Unusual Shotshells in the United States” Frederickson & Nedza Pg. 177 (Circa 1872+)

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