Private company

Parker Bros.

Former American firearms company

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 1942.² It was founded by Charles Parker Company.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Parker Trojan Shotgun — Photo: GregCon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons³

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 1942.²

The story

Founded by Charles Parker Company.¹

Products and brands

shotgun

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Links

WikipediaParker Bros.
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WikidataQ41626103

Sources

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WikidataParker Bros. on Wikidata
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WikipediaParker Bros. on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsParker Bros. photo by GregCon, CC BY-SA 4.0