Parker Bros.
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This article is about the shotgun manufacturer. For the toy and game company, see Parker Brothers.
Parker Bros (also known at various times as Parker Brothers Manufacturing Company, Parker Brothers Guns, and Parker Bros. Shotguns) was an American firearms firm, mostly producing shotguns from 1867 to 1942. During these years, approximately 242,000 guns were produced in various grades, and are widely considered the finest and most collectible American shotgun.
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Formerly | Parker Snow Co. Meriden Manufacturing Company Charles Parker Maker Parker Brothers Guns Parker Bros. Shotguns |
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Industry | Arms Industry |
Founded | 1867; 157 years ago (1867) |
Founder | Charles Parker |
Fate | defunct, 1942 (acquired by Remington Arms) |
Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Wilber and Dexter Parker Charles A. King |
Products | Firearms, ammunition, and accessories |
Parent | Remington Arms (1934–1942) |
Website | www.remington.com |
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