**8 MM BREN MARK I MACHINE GUN AS IMPORTED AND REGISTERED BY INTERARM CO (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN I-6862. 8 mm. 23-1/2″ bbl with flash driver. This Bren comes complete with bipod and two magazines. Bbl has M 60 style flash hider and smooth wood finish carrying handle. SN is on receiver and bolt locking latch as added. Bbl is SN 9596 and dated “43”. Marked on right side of receiver “7.92 BREN MK.I”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine overall and near excellent on refinished receiver. Just about 100% of gray parkerized finish remains on receiver while lower and bbl retain 80% of their orig blue finish. Bipod retains only about 10% of its orig finish with the rest turning to a brown patina. Wooden hand grip and buttstock display some bruises, gouges and handling marks but are still very serviceable and handsome. Buttstock also has a professional (probably factory) repair fitted 3/8″ to rear of bottom of receiver in an area about 1/8″ x 1-1/2″. Bore is shiny and bright however gas port and gas port nut are uncleaned and display carbon buildup and green verdigris. Muzzle break has some scattered spots of corrosion which should clean up well. 8 mm Bren uses magazines with much less curve than its 303 counterpart. The availability of 8 mm ammunition makes this an extremely popular cal in the Bren gun which was considered one of the most superior machine guns of the WWII era. 4-51729 JWK56 (24,000-29,000) – Lot 1038

**BROWNING 30 CAL AIRCRAFT LIGHT MACHINE GUN AS MANUFACTURED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 124144. 30 cal. 24″ bbl. This Browning aircraft light machine gun was assembled using some Colt parts by Marana Arms. It is marked on top of feed cover “MARANA ARMS MFG/MDL. H/SERIAL NO. 1/MARANA, ARIZONA/.30 CALIBER MG”. Left hand side plate is marked “MARANA ARMS MFG./MODEL H/SERIAL NO. 1”. Right side of trunnion marked “MG 40/MADE BY/(OBSCURED BY MOUNTING BRACKET)/RD, CONN.” Bottom plate marked with registered SN 124144 and “M.A.M/NO. 1”. This gun has areas of welding where a rudimentary but functioning carry handle has been attached to the top cover. Lyman adjustable rear sight has been welded to the top of receiver and a hand grip has been welded to the buffer. Trigger is a curved hand fitted piece of aluminum. Cocking handle is also homemade. Action is stiff when cocked by hand but appears fully functional. Screw in muzzle assembly is not present. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish about 70% gray parkerized finish, thinning in spots with evidence of grind marks from assembly as well as welding. This weapon was obviously crafted with the intent for functionality leaving aesthetics to be refined later. Bolt is in-the-white and has some significant scale around the bolt face and within the top cover actuator grooves near the front of the bolt. The interior of the receiver appears as though this gun were fired with corrosive ammunition and left uncleaned. Bore is shiny with some wears to the lands and some pitting near the muzzle. Muzzle bearing has orange corrosion within. Here is an example of a Browning aircraft gun that one could take to the range and shoot without the need to worry about wear to a C&R gun. 4-51727 JWK63 (12,000-14,000) – Lot 1040

**WWII VINTAGE BROWNING 1919A4 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 403521. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. This vintage Browning 1919 A4 machine gun comes on a WWII vintage tripod complete with traverse and elevation mechanism and is marked on right sideplate with SN, US inspection mark with crossed cannons and “BROWNING MACHINE GUN” / “U.S.CAL 30 M1919A4 6” / “MAN’FD BY SAGINAW STEERING GEAR DIV.” / ” GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION” / “RIA” The 4 in 1919A4 has been partially obliterated and 6 with initials “FK” are stamped to right. ATF paperwork indicates this is a C&R gun and model is 1919A6, however no shoulder attachment is present. Bottom of trunnion is engraved “JPL T AZ85653”, which indicates that at one time this arm was in the possession of a noted firearms enthusiast in Arizona. Sights are graduated in yards and marked for Cal 30 M 1. Trunnion is steel, bolt is not marked. One piece forged metal handgrip has provision for spring clip but this is not present. Tripod manufactured by Lamson Co. in 1942 and is SN 4911. Mechanical aspects of tripod and traverse and elevation mechanism are functional. Gun firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex-Dolf Goldsmith collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. Over 90% green parkerized finish thinning in places particular on right sideplate above and below cocking handle. Evidence at cocking slot where bolt and handle may have at one time been welded to right sideplate. Indications are that at one time this weapon may have been a DEWAT, especially with the “JPL” initials on bottom of trunnion. Bore is shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. Tripod retains over 90% of its orig dark finish with brass traverse ring and is very handsomely finished. This mainstay of the American forces and machine gun shooting enthusiasts is a sure winner both as a collectable and on the range. 4-51728 JWK44 (12,000-16,000) – Lot 1051

**PHOENIX ARMORY BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 8611. 30-06 Cal. 24″ bbl. Model 1919 A4 Browning air-cooled machine gun as manufactured by Phoenix PHX. ARM. INC. using USGI parts on a registered side plate. Includes cartridge stop and bolt marked “B147299 RIA”. Adjustable rear sight, no front sight. Also included is a US Browning 1917 A1 tripod manufactured by McE Company in 1943. Hand grip is all-metal type with spring retaining clip at base. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 97% green parkerized refinish with some evidence of pitting underneath the refinish. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. Tripod retains over 95% olive drab green paint on metal parts. Leather retaining strap has buckle separated from leather and remnants remain. Nylon strap holds tripod legs in closed position. This model is a mainstay of the class III shooting community with abundant spare parts available and convertible to multiple calibers, this is certain to find a good home and provide many years of enjoyment. 4-51737 JWK14 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1052

**RARE AND DESIRABLE RUSSIAN DP 28 MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 171. 7.62 x 54 R Cal. 27-3/4″ bbl with flash hider. This DP 28 was made in 1938 and has a quality fit and finish consistent with the pre-war era. SN has 2 Cyrillic letter prefix not included on BATF transfer form. Charging handle and bolt SNs do not match, upper and lower assemblies do match. Includes orig bipod and one pan magazine. Flash hider is present. Oiler brush is present within buttstock. Stock is slightly loose in its attachment to lower tangs. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: Ex Dolf Goldsmith Collection; The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good, about 50% finish remaining mostly on shroud and on bbl beneath shroud. Other exposed metal thinning overall to a gray patina particularly at high points were it is bare metal. Bipod has much less finish only about 15% remaining over gray patina with some scratches and dings. Flash hider also thinning to gray patina at exterior. Interior of flash hider has some light pitting. Some significant gouges to right hand side of stock near tang and some significant wear to bottom of buttstock. This does not detract from the appearance of this arm because it is generally viewed from the top and side. Pan magazine retains about 90% of a gray parkerized finish with a modern day Phillips screw and rubber grommet affixed to aid in loading. Bore has strong rifling, pitted in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. A very nice collectable Russian machine gun. 4-51683 JWK54 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1059

**HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON MODEL T48 (C&R).

SN 4478. 308 cal. 24″ bbl. This Harrington & Richardson T-48 rifle is the American made counterpart to the FN-FAL and retains its arsenal eagle under 3 star cartouche on left side of buttstock. Marked on right side of receiver “RIFLE CAL .30 T48/4478”. Left side of receiver marked “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON INC., WORCESTER, MASS.” One 20 round magazine is included in this lot. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine with over 98% of a smooth gray parkerized finish remaining with the only loss being at the high points and where the charging handle touches the receiver. Wood has some handling marks along with a couple of dings and scratches and some areas of stickiness where the oil in the wood probably came to the surface when the gun was in the sun and then congealed upon cooling. Bore is shiny and bright with some light pitting in the grooves. There are some remnants of white paint on the left side of the hand guard. This will be a great specimen for the modern machine gun collector. 4-51755 JWK71 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1070

**COLT MODEL 1921A THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 12962. .45 Cal. 10-1/2″ bbl. Model with vertical forend without Cutts compensator. Orig 1921 internal parts. This Colt Thompson currently has a mis-matched Auto Ordnance lower SN A.O.80492 but includes the orig stripped lower which has evidence of welding damage. SN on this spare lower is clearly 12962. Left side actuator ear broken off. Buttstock never fitted with sling swivels but there is a carved solitary star about 1-1/2″ in dia. on right side of buttstock. Includes one 50 round drum magazine with “AUTO ORDNANCE CORP./NEW YORK N.Y. U.S.A./PATENTED JULY 27, 1920 DEC. 7, 1920/NO. 1150”. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand, this weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine. 90% dull refinish, thinning at high points with some small amount of pitting underneath refinish in places. Does not appear that this firearm was buffed prior to refinish. Loss of finish where actuator meets receiver. Wooden parts very good with some wear, chips, scratches, occasional gouges and one significant 1/2″ chip on right side of buttstock 4″ from toe. Bore has very strong rifling with some slight pitting. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. Drum magazine has a parkerized refinish over fairly heavy pitting and includes a red ink lettering loading direction card. Matching SNed lower would be a worthwhile restoration project to bring this firearm back to a matching configuration. Colt manufactured Thompsons are always sought after and this is an opportunity to own a great machine gun classic. 4-51761 JWK2 (20,000-25,000) – Lot 1076

**US MODEL 1928 A1 THOMPSON BY AUTO-ORDNANCE, BRIDGEPORT (C&R).

SN A0102114. 45 cal. 10-1/2″ bbl. This Thompson 1928 A1 has horizontal forend, no compensator and fixed peep sight. The left hand ear of the cocking handle is broken off. Otherwise, the gun is complete and comes with one 20 round magazine marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE” and two 30 round magazines marked “US 30 CARTRIDGE CO.” SNs on upper and lower assemblies do not match; lower SN is S-388493. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is 95% as refinished. Upper has a smooth gray parkerized finish over fairly heavy pitting over all parts of the receiver. It appears that at one time there was a crack in the receiver to the rear of the ejection port which has been re-welded and finished over. Lower also retains over 95% of a black refinish over fairly heavy pitting. Wood has also been refinished and has some slight dings, nicks and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright and clean. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazines are very clean and have in the high 90s percentile of orig finish. This will be an absolutely great gun to take to the range and shoot to your heart’s content. 4-51762 JWK74 (18,000-22,000) – Lot 1078

**U.S. PROPERTY MARKED THOMPSON M1A1 SUB MACHINE GUN (C&R).

SN 429503. 45 ACP. 11″ bbl. This highly desirable Thompson is marked on right side of receiver “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP/BRIDGEPORT,CONNECTICUT,U.S.A”. Top of receiver has Thompson bullet logo and is marked “U.S. PROPERTY”. There is also a “P” proof mark on bbl just forward of receiver frame. Left side of receiver is marked on two places with “CEC” inspectors mark. Right side of receiver marked “THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN/CALIBER .45 MIA1”. There is also a crossed cannon ordnance marking lightly stamped forward of magazine well and also the initials “FJA” lightly engraved just forward of magazine well on left side. Includes one 30-rnd magazine marked “AUTO ORDNANCE CORP/BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT/ REG.IN U.S.PATENT OFF.” and one military web sling. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional with magazine removed, however with magazine in place bolt does not go forward. This is a straightforward fix. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Smooth gray parkerized finish over 95% with some slight scuffing at high points and on high edges of buttplate. Wooden parts have a few small dings and handling marks but still exhibit a high glossy finish. Bore is shiny with strong rifling with some slight frosting in grooves? Bolt face extremely fine. Receiver has remains of firing residue. This is an outstanding example of a US Military marked Thompson classic. 4-51795 JWK90 (16,000-20,000) – Lot 1079

**BRITISH STEN MK 5 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT FROM BELGIAN CONGO, EARLY 1960 (C&R).

SN 232693. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Marked with broad arrow proof and “STEN MK 5/M/78” on top of magazine housing. Bottom of magazine housing marked “STEN MK V” with SN 232693. Bottom of wooden buttstock marked with broad arrow proof and “N22”. Included are two 32-rnd and one 50-rnd magazine marked on bottom of floorplate “OFF”. Also included is one brown web sling dated 1943. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver chamber this has been filled in with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been spot welded to receiver next to chamber. This weapon was a gift to COL Theo C. Mataxis from LTC Tony Herbert, author of the book, Soldier. Accompanying photo of COL Mataxis with then 1LT Tony Herbert in 1958, and also a copy of his book Soldier. Included in this lot is a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with over 90% black enamel paint remaining on all metal parts with scratches, brassing and handling marks. Wood also displays some chips, bruises, nicks and handling marks. Two 32-rnd magazines have a smooth gray parkerized finish while 50-rnd magazine has a rough, parkerized finish. Sten Mark 5 is last in a progressive series of improvements in Sten design. Externally there is no indication that this weapon is a DEWAT. 4-51957 JWK111 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1104a

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**HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 91 ADAPTED TO HK-21 FOR BELT FEED AND QUICK CHANGE BARREL (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN A032710. .308 Cal. 18″ bbl. This is a gorgeous HK 91 which was re-manufactured prior to May 1986 to G3 configuration, and then subsequently at F.J. Vollmer by master armorer Tim Tyler into a belt fed Model HK 21 machine gun with a quick change bbl on 6/8/1993. It includes two spare bbls, a detachable belt feed mechanism, two 100-rnd belt boxes & attachment hardware, two 50-rnd drums with one hanger, magazine adapter, 7 boxes of non-disintegrating belts with 7 starter tabs, 1 belt loading machine in can, a H&K adjustable bipod, and also a black painted FN MAG-58 tripod with a set of T. Dyer adapters to fit this HK 21 onto the tripod without any modification to the gun. Accompanying this lot are a certificate of authenticity from Terry Dyer, and a scarce Orig. HK 21 service manual. The gun features an ambidextrous safety/selector for semi, 3-shot bursts and full automatic. Bbl slides in and out of shroud from right side and locks into place with locking lugs and a latch actuated by a large thumb lever on side of the bbl. Belt feed mechanism is a high quality piece of engineering using top quality materials with a roller as part of the feed arrangement. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent as professionally refinished and inspected by Terry Dyer on 4/16/2009. Nearly 100% dark blue finish on receiver with bbls and bipod having a smooth gray parkerized finish. Bolt and feed mechanism also gray parkerized finish with some loss of finish only on contact points within the feed shuttle and perhaps the slightest of brassing on right side of feed shuttle. Bores in all three bbls included are excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is excellent. Composite lower and buttstock also in excellent condition with perhaps just the slightest of handling marks. Consignor states that this gun is unfired since refinish by Terry Dyer. This is a super firing platform for the class III enthusiast. Pretty much impossible to upgrade this example with its accompanying accessories combined with stellar condition. 4-53537 JWK119 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1107

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Please note: This gun is listed in the catalog as fully transferable, but it is instead a pre-86 Dealer Sample, which can be kept by the dealer after they relinquish their license.

**WALTHER MPK SUB MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 5161. 9 MM. 7″ bbl. This example has the Walther banner logo on left side of receiver followed by “MP Walther Cal. 9mm” also marked with eagle/”N” proof mark below “63” next to Walther proof mark to left of SN. Upper SN matches with eagle/”N” proof mark to left of this number as well as “Mod. Kurz”. Bolt SN also matches. Lower assembly also has a marking within an oval just forward of rear sling swivel. Folding shoulder loop has gray hard rubber casing to provide comfort to the firer when aiming. Included in this lot are two 32-rnd magazines marked “MP 9 mm”. Also included are both German and English versions of the Provisional Operation and Servicing Manuals, editions of 1963, which is when this gun was made. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine with over 95% dark blue parkerized finish with scratches to bare metal in places and loss of finish at some high points. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. There is a coat of dust in recessed areas from long term storage. Magazine finish is consistent with gun. This is a nice, fairly early example of this model and these seem to consistently run well. 4-51284 JWK100 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1113

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**MK ARMS MODEL MK-760 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN S0134. 9 MM. 8″ bbl. This high quality and robust sub machine gun was manufactured by MK Arms Inc. in Irvine, CA. In feel it is very similar to the S&W model 76 with a heavy steel receiver and bolt and side folding stock with a hard rubber coating to provide comfort when held in aiming position. Fires in both semi and full auto. Included are three 36-rnd magazines. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is excellent. Over 98% smooth gray parkerized finish with slight loss of finish where ambidextrous selector rotates. With some slight scratches to right side of hand grip and some other slight handling marks. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise excellent. Magazine consistent with rest of arm. This little sub machine gun handles well. 4-51278 JWK94 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1117

**ESTATE LOT OF STEN MARK II MACHINE GUN WITH GROUPING OF SILENCERS (FULLY TRANSFERABLE).

SN 86-MK031, S08-30072, S08-24662, S09-36343. 9mm. 7-1/2″ bbl. This is a Sten Mark II as registered by D.L.O. in Stamford, CT and this is electro-penciled in large letters on left lower portion of receiver just above trigger. Magazine housing stamped “STEN MK II” and underside of magazine housing stamped with orig SN and “SJENG III” above the logo “BTL”. Trigger guard is also roll stamped “863”. Orig skeletonized shoulder stock included. Also in this lot is a Gemtech adapter for a silencer and two spare bbls for this machine gun, one of which is threaded specifically for this silencer adapter, the other has bayonet type retaining lugs. The silencer which fits this adapter and machine gun is included; it will require its own separate transfer tax, it is a Gemtech Multimount 9mm. Additional silencers included in this lot are a Gemtech Oasis in 22 LR, integral to an upper for a Ruger standard pistol and another Gemtech Silencer G-5 in 5.56mm in its orig box with manual. Each silencer in this lot requires its own tax stamp. The remaining accessories which make up this lot include 10 Sten magazines and a 1942 dated 3-cell pouch with magazine loader. All magazines appear to be in serviceable condition. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of the Sten gun is extremely fine as refinished in a gray, parkerized blue. Bolt is in the white, interior of receiver tube is clean. Magazines range in finish from 30% barely thin gray finish to dark matte blue with over 90% coverage. Silencers and adapters are all in extremely fine condition. 9mm silencer has obviously been used, has some slight scratches to the exterior but presents very well. Spare bbls retain nearly all of their gray parkerized finish. Threaded bbl has a thread protection ring which is in excellent condition. Canvas bag carrying pouch near excellent as is the magazine loader which is marked “AUSTIN”. With some subsonic ammunition this would be a great quiet little sub machine gun. 4-53552, 4-53553, 4-53554, 4-53555 JWK120 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1122

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MARK I BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH EXTREMELY RARE PEDERSEN DEVICE, CARRYING CAN AND ACCESSORIES.

1) SN 1189216 Cal. 30-06. Scarce Mark I Springfield with 24″ bbl dated 3-20, standard front sight with sheet metal hood and 2800 yard Buffington rear sight. Receiver has standard markings including “MARK I”. Left side of receiver has a milled slot with corresponding milled area in the stock for ejecting empty casing when the Pedersen device is installed. Mounted in a fine 1-pc walnut stock with grasping grooves and late style 1-pc hand guard. Left side of stock has the rectangular cartouche “C.J.B.” and the stock proof “P” below the trigger guard. It has a smooth steel buttplate with trap containing a nickeled brass oiler/cleaning kit and milled floor plate & trigger guard. Bottom of stock and the grooved middle band have sling loops containing a brass and leather military sling dated 1918. Bolt is marked on shank “B&S” over a Springfield Armory flaming bomb proof. Receiver has the orig Pedersen trigger and the metal under the wood is coated with Cosmoline. 2) SN 51212. Cal. 30 Auto. Rare Mark I Model 1918 Pedersen device by Remington. Standard device with gray/green parkerized finish and standard markings on breech block. 3) Pedersen device stamped sheet metal carrying can with hinged lid and brass belt hook. 4) Rare orig 40-rnd Pedersen device parkerized magazine. 5) Light OD color canvas web belt with 9 cartridge pockets with brass eagle snap buttons and brass hook and loop. No discernible markings, may be a reproduction. 6) Rare 5-pocket pouch for Pedersen device magazines marked “R.I.A./9-19”. Pouch has an articulated cover with snap closure and brass belt hook on back. 7) Rare OD canvas tool pouch for Pedersen devices marked inside the flap “R.I.A./19-19”. Back of pouch has a brass & steel snap hook. 8) Orig Pedersen device reproduction wrench, one of two that would have accompanied an orig device. 9) Full orig carton of 200-rnds 30 Auto ammunition by Remington in five 40-rnd boxes. CONDITION: 1) Very fine. Metal overall retains about 95% strong orig blue showing light edge wear on receiver and a rub spot with dings on trigger guard. Bolt is a matte blue/black finish. Stock is sound with a series of small gouges on left side of forestock and other light bruises and dings and retains a dark oiled burgundy walnut color. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore. 2) Very fine. Complete and orig. Retains 88-90% orig parkerized finish. 3) Extremely fine overall. Retains about 95% of what may be a restored finish. 4) Very fine. Overall retains about 95% orig parkerized finish. 5) Extremely fine plus. One small stain near the belt opening. 6) New and unused. 7) As new. 8) Fine, appears unused. 9) Crisp and new. Wrapped in plastic so ammunition was not checked. 4-54286 JR282 (45,000-65,000) – Lot 1142

*◊ WALTHER VOLKSPISTOLE, ALL SHEET METAL SINGLE ACTION PROTOTYPE, 9MM PARABELLUM.

SN 6. Cal. 9mm Parabellum. Exceedingly rare Walther sheet metal prototype, in-the-white, simple blowback action, single action only, with unique bbl having a flared muzzle. This example has a 5″ bbl with a fixed front sight & an integral rear sight attached to a folded sheet metal slide. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner and the usual slide serrations have been replaced with four punched indentations on each side which also serve to locate the machined from solid breech block. The pressed construction grip frame is spuriously marked “14” on each side, just behind the trigger guard cutout. Mounted on the left side is a takedown lever and a flat slide holdopen. The stamped safety is in the recess cut into the left upper grip with detents marked “F” & “S”. At the base of the left frame is a lanyard loop. A standard P38 magazine, marked “P38 VU” on the left side & having an unnumbered base, is retained via a folded bottom release with a smooth surface. Wood grips are coarsely checkered & bordered, each retained by two large screws. The slide is marked with a “6” (or “9”) on the left side and SN “4” is electro-pencilled internally under the barrel retaining recess; This is the final flowering of Walther’s expertise in sheet steel construction and design, produced in 1945 as a last ditch weapon using the simplest materials and production techniques, it competed with Mauser’s comparable design in trials by the Waffenamt in early 1945, but was far too late for production during the war, and only this and one other example are now known to exist. Illustrated in Weaver’s “Desperate Measures”, page 313. PROVENANCE: Ex-Visser collection; Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Uniformly toned colourless Parkerizing now appearing as being in-the-white with scattered staining & trace oxidation. The same condition applies to all small parts & grip screws. Checkered wood panels are in excellent condition with staining & a few superficial handling dings, consistent with and complimenting the appearance of the pistol. Same holds true for the slightly discolored in-the-white P38 magazine. Near mirror bore. Perfect manual mechanics. The ultimate Walther collector’s piece, never before offered at public auction and a true once in a generation opportunity. 4-53062 LMA107 (65,000-95,000) – Lot 1241

*◊ RARE AND UNIQUE STEYR-MADE, SINGLE SHOT VOLKSKARABINER VK98 CHAMBERED FOR THE 7.92 KURZ CARTRIDGE.

SN 1928. Cal. 7.92mm Kurz. This unique rifle is marked “7.9 KURZ” in an oval recess on the bbl swell. The receiver is marked “bnz45”, indicating production at Steyr, Austria in 1945. SN on receiver is “1928” over the letter “J”. A large letter “X” which has been stamped over the “J”. There are no other markings on this rifle, stock, bolt or leather sling as is typical of non-service issue experimental weapons of the period. Bbl length is 20-1/2″ and is the shape/configuration of the standard K98k bbl with no shortening of the chamber reinforcement demonstrating that it was chambered originally as manufactured for the 7.92 x 33 mm cartridge, and is not a shortened/rechambered 7.92 x 57 mm barrel. There is no magazine on this rifle. When the bolt is opened, only wood can be seen in the magazine well. The front sight is crudely welded onto the bbl. The rear sight is a single notch welded onto the receiver ring. The stock is crudely cut beech. Bolt is completely unnumbered. Finish is a grey/green Parkerizing. All other Volkskarabiner rifles of this type were chambered for the German’s 7.92mm service cartridge, and not the 7.92mm Kurz cartridge. See Desperate Measures, The Last-Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm by Darren W. Weaver, pgs. 207-226. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Metal finish is approx 95% and is like new without any wear. Wood is unsealed & crudely cut with some minor separations in the grain; no dents, dings, or breaks. Bore is shiny and appears to be unfired. Mechanics are excellent & crisp; no missing parts. 4-53239 JJW7 (7,000-15,000) – Lot 1370

RARE CIVIL WAR REGULATION 3-INCH PARROTT RIFLE ON CARRIAGE.

SN 97. Robert Parker Parrott, a US Captain of Ordnance designed this cannon just prior to the Civil War. His design with a unique wrought iron reinforcing band at breech that became a standard product at the West Point Foundry where US government cannon were made. These cannon were made in several sizes with the 10-pounder being among one of the most popular of the Civil War field pieces. Originally these cannon were made in 2.9” and had designation of model 1861. Near war’s end US Ordnance design had changed bore dia to 3” to be more in line with other 10-pound rifles such as the work-horse 3” Ordnance rifles. Part of this change occurred due to 3” ammunition being issued to a Parrott battery during the Battle of Gettysburg which looks almost identical. Three of the Parrott guns became disabled when the projectiles wedged in the bores. This most likely was not an uncommon occurrence. New production of 3” Parrott rifles proceeded in earnest in early 1864 with about 250 guns being made that year. This is one such rare example. Boldly marked on breech above cascabel “3 IN. BORE”. This cannon also has large US surcharge on top of bbl between trunnions and muzzle is marked with maker, bore, inspector, date of manufacture, weight and SN “NO.97.1864.W.P.F”. (West Point Foundry) “3.IN.” “R.M.H.” (inspector Richard M. Hill) “880” (pounds)”. There are about 30 surviving examples of the 3-inch Parrott rifle of which 20 are owned by the National Park Service and only 9 are listed as privately owned in Hazlett, Olmstead & Parks Field Artillery Weapons of the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Adams County, PA farmer. Wax Museum, Gettysburg, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Black painted bbl and carriage irons. Other carriage components are OD painted with numerous chips and blemishes to paint. Bbl exhibits iron patina under paint where exposed with typical light pitting. Markings are very sharp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos. Bore exhibits well defined rifling with pitting and rust. There is a raised 1” peep sight which is a recent addition to sight with orig trunnion sight which is still attached. Carriage is sound and solid being a very exacting reproduction made totally of metal for display outside. 4-54240 JS242 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1396

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*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND SUBLIME BOSS .410 OVER-UNDER, SIDELOCK EJECTOR, SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 8855. (1952) Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 26″ Demi-bloc barrels are engraved “Boss & Co 41 Albemarle Street. Piccadilly. London. W.” on left side of top bbl, which is mounted with flat, matted, solid rib sporting Bradley red beads. Right side is stamped with London nitro proofs for 3″ chambers. Bbl flat is stamped with matching proofs. SN is on bottom of bottom bbl. Diminutive Boss low profile O/U action is fitted with back action sidelocks and incomparable Boss single trigger. Case hardened action is nicely filed and engraved in classic Boss house style of medium scroll and 14 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is on the front of each lockplate, and “Patent 3307-1909” (O/U gun) is engraved on each side of action. Single beaded trigger guard is scroll engraved and has another rose bouquet on small bow. SN is at grip. Beautifully marbled and elegantly flame figured European walnut straight grip buttstock has negative camber along toe line giving racy look. Butt is checkered and flanked by engraved steel heel and toe plates. Other features include classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and the initial “P” inlaid in gold on toe line. Small forend housing Boss’s unique ejector system, matches wood and checkering of butt, and has Anson type release. Bottom rear of iron is engraved “Boss’s Patent 3308-1909″ (ejector system). Bore diameter at muzzles: top -.398, bottom -.399. Minimum wall thickness: top-.032, bottom -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 4 lbs. 15 oz. LOP: 14-1/2”. This lovely creation comes with its original leather case with stitched leather corners. Case is lined in scarlet cloth. Paper Boss label in lid has Dover Street address crossed out and Albemarle Street address stamped in. A second label gives instructions regarding ejectors. Case contains a pair of brass snap caps marked “Parker” “Made in England”, an H & H marked round oil bottle, and a 2-pc oak and brass cleaning rod, with mop, jag, Turk’s head, and lead remover in brown leather wallet. A horn handled small turnscrew and key are in covered compartment with brass knob. Accompanied by a copy of the original Boss ledger page for this gun order 12th May,1952 with specifications as observed. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found, near new, showing scant evidence of handling and firing, with only a few very light handling marks on bbls. Nearly all damascening marks are on breech ends. Action retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color with slight silvering evident on beads, and on sharpest edges. Breech faces show only a hint of firing halos. Safety button retains over 60% orig bright blue, as do hinge pin covers. Trigger guard and top lever show only the slightest of silvering. Stocks retain essentially all of their lovely rubbed oil finish, with only a few minor pings and marks. Checkering shows only a hint of wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works flawlessly. Case leather is excellent with only a few very minor marks. Straps and handle are very fine. Interior cloth is excellent with only a few slight rubs. Leather action guard shows some scuffs. Labels are slightly soiled and foxed. Accessories are fine. As well as being in an extraordinary state of preservation, this exceptional wand is also extremely rare. Dr. Ronald S. Gabriel in his book AMERICAN AND BRITISH .410 SHOTGUNS relates that he has studied the Boss records, and found only five .410 O/U’s before SN 10000. He further states that the 5th found was SN 10000 commissioned by an American dealer. A unique opportunity to own one of the finest and rarest British shotguns in existence. 4-51601 MGM76 (100,000-200,000) – Lot 2189

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*VERY FINE HIGH CONDITION BOSS SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE.

SN 9197. (ca 1959) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Chopper lump bbls with slightly raised, flat, matted rib, are engraved “Boss & Co” and “13/14. Cork Street. London. W. 1.” on tops. Bbl flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4″ chambers. Left flat is stamped with importers name and address (Tate Gunmakers). SN is on bottoms of bbls. “Made in England” is engraved on bottom rib in front of loop. Case hardened sidelock action has nicely filed beads and is stocked to the fences. It features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with Boss house style rose and scroll incorporating 20 rose bouquets. “Boss & Co” is on the front of each lockplate, and “Boss’s Patent” and “No 22894″ (referring to single trigger patent) is on trigger plate even though the gun is fitted with double triggers. Top lever and single beaded trigger guard are blued as well as scroll engraved. SN is in shaded relief at grip. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2” over checkered wood butt and features classic drop points, point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved with monogram “SM”. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.028 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Nice quality English leather case with stitched leather corners has zippered leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth, has Boss Cork Street paper label in lid, and contains 2-pc rosewood and brass cleaning rod, with brush and jag, a Hawksley chamber brush, two Boss marked snap caps, and an unmarked round oil bottle. Also included is a box of Parker Hale cleaning patches, straps for case, and two keys. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue with only slight silvering on sharp edges and a few minor marks. Action shows only slight silvering to beads, and on sharp edges of fences. Top lever is slightly silvered at thumbpiece. Trigger guard is silvered on bead, slightly at grip, and with some loss to blue on bow from flaking. Rear portion of safety is silvered from thumb wear. Sharp edges of forend iron are also silvered. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig hand rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks and one or two deeper pings. Screw slots are excellent, as is checkering. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is excellent, as protected by its canvas outer cover, which has some rubs and scuffs. Zipper works fine. Interior cloth is excellent with some minor rubs and soiling. Label is clean and bright. Accessories are very fine. Simply a lovely gun. 4-51326 MGM95 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2192

TEN BORE JAMES BOTT & SON DANGEROUS GAME HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 5481. Cal. 10 Bore. 3-1/2″ Chambers. .815 Groove diameter. 11 Broad grooves. 22-1/8″ Steel bbls are engraved “James Bott & Son (Tiger Works) Steel House Lane. Birmingham” on full length flat matted rib, with dolls head extension. Rib is mounted with one standing, one folding leaf express rear, and silver bead front sights. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, bottoms of bbls with provisional proofs, and bottom of left bbl with “A & T” (well known bbl makers to the trade, Adams and Tate). A large sling eye is soldered to bottom rib. Case hardened round bodied Jones underlever action has well filed fences. Back action peninsula rebounding locks are fitted with high spurred hammers. Locks and action have geometric and scroll border engraving. “James Bott & Son” is on the tail of each lockplate. Lightly figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over Silver type pad. A vacant silver oval is on toe line, along with a large sling eye matching that on bbl. Matching splinter forend has horn tip and Deeley release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/4″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 14 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Old leather case with riveted-on brass corners is lined in green cloth, and has what appears to be orig James Bott & Son label on lid, along with instructions for cleaning rifle after shooting. Case contains 3-pc rosewood BGI type cleaning rod, and an unmarked round oil bottle. PROVENANCE: Includes 5 loaded brass cartridges with Parker Bros head stamps. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain 90%+ of an old re-blue over numerous light marks and pitting, slightly silvered at muzzles. Action and lockplates retain a considerable amount of what appears to be orig case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish over many light and heavy marks. Checkering does not appear to have been re-cut at grip, possibly deepened on forend. Pad is a well done replacement. Hammers appear to be replaced, but fit well. Hammer screws are new. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout with sharp rifling. Locks are crisp. Action is tight. Case leather is dark with many old rubs and marks. Interior cloth replaced, and interior reconfigured. Cleaning rod is good. Oil bottle appears new, as do cartridges. A good handling, big bore, dangerous game rifle. It should be an excellent shooter. 4-50463 MGM67 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 2267

*VERY FINE 20 GAUGE PARKER AHE WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING.

SN 179090. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Acme steel bbls. This unusual gun matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger, with capped pistol grip, and double triggers. Bbls retain all correct markings on rib, flats, and rear lump. All correct markings are also on water table. Action is nicely filed with single bead behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with various sized scroll and “PARKER BROS” on each side. On sides of action this scroll surrounds vignettes of deer; a stag is drinking from a pond with semi-relief wooded background on left, with stag and hind running through meadow on right. The front bottom of action depicts near full relief hare crouched under bough of tree in oval, and a spaniel closely points a huddled quail on trigger plate. This engraving is exceptionally well done, and unique. Nicely fiddle figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over Silver type pad, and features standard “A” style fleur-di-lis checkering, sunken checkered side panels, and fleur-di-lis drop points. Hard rubber grip cap has large inset gold oval engraved with monogram “ECF”. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release, nicely filed tip, and all correct markings. Bore diameter: left -.619, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Full), right -.027 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a good quality re-blue over numerous light marks and scratches. Action retains traces of case color in protected areas, and is mostly a very pleasing silver to gray. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil re-finish over numerous marks and scratches. Grip checkering is slightly worn, and does not appear to be re-cut, forend checkering competently re-cut. Pad is new. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. A great handling, small bore, high grade Parker, with only 13 listed with this bbl configuration, and a total production of 46 in this grade and gauge. 4-51214 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 2408

*SCARCE 20 GAUGE PARKER BHE.

SN 214799. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Acme Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers, and is filed with single bead behind fences and chevron on top lever. It is engraved in typical “B” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of double dogs on sides, and fine scene of quail in hilly background on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangle on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in fleur-di-lis pattern and has checkered side panels. Drop points are carved with fleur-di-lis in classic “B” style. A vacant gold oval is set into tip of ball grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.627. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.029 (full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its orig case color, which has faded somewhat overall. Presentation is a very pleasing tarnished silver. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, over some light marks and with a few subsequent light scratches. Checkering perfectly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Screw slots are excellent. Ejectors are in time. A very scarce gun; only 109 made with Acme steel in 20 ga., 28 with 26″ bbls. 4-50451 MGM23 (27,500-47,500) – Lot 2409

*RARE 28 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 238932. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 28″ Bbls are unmarked on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except that stock type is unspecified (typical for these later Remington Era Parkers). Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated single selective trigger. It is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of quail in hilly background on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “DND” (?). Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. This gun is in the same serial number range as several other DHE grade guns that are noted to have been engraved by Rudolph Kornbrath. It is possible that Kornbrath engraved this gun, though there is no way to definitively prove that. Bore diameter: left -.548, right -.549. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.033 (full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as nicely refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a lustrous re-blue. Action retains nearly all of a dark muted color re-hardening. Stocks retain nearly all of a dark varnish re-finish, over some light marks. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A very scarce gun, with fewer than 200 made in this gauge, 54 with Titanic bbls 28″ long. 4-50443 MGM24 (32,500-52,500) – Lot 2410

*TRULY EXCEPTIONAL, INVESTMENT QUALITY, 28 GAUGE PARKER VHE.

SN 238798. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except stock style is not specified. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly figured American walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.550, right -.550. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.017 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.031. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Truly exceptional, retaining nearly all of its factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few of the faintest marks on bbls. Damascening on breech ends is excellent. There are some dull spots in case hardening on action along with some slight edge wear. Forend latch is mostly silver from normal carry wear. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, but is brown at grip, and considerably flaked on bow. Stocks are exceptional with only a few minor marks overall, except for two fairly deep scratches on toe line, checkering sharp. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. It’s hard to imagine ever finding a better specimen of this scarce small bore Parker. 4-50446 MGM42 (35,000-45,000) – Lot 2411

*EXCEPTIONALLY RARE, HIGH CONDITION .410 PARKER GHE.

SN 238545. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Very fine flame figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.398, right -.398. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, with a few minor marks. Orig damascening marks are still on breech ends. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, a bit splotchy and browning on bottom. Trigger guard retains traces of its blue, has almost completely flaked to a pewter gray/ brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, wearing through at sharpest edges and with numerous marks and scratches, checkering sharp. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. It would be hard to find a better example of this exceptionally rare small bore Parker (only 28 made). 4-50449 MGM36 (35,000-55,000) – Lot 2412

*UNUSUAL .410 PARKER VH WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.

SN 236283. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except it is listed as code 6, indicating extra bbls, ejectors, and single trigger. Undoubtedly that is a misprint, and it should have been code 16 indicating beavertail forend only. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. Neither “PARKER” nor “PARKER BROS” is on outside of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.402, right -.406. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.037. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, most loss due to some spotting on left breech section, silvered slightly at muzzles, and on sharp edges. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinned and mottled on trigger plate, and silvered on sharp edges. Trigger guard is almost completely flaked to silver brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a number of light, and deeper, marks and dents, and a 3″ x 1-1/2″ area on left buttstock where finish has gummed and worn through. Checkering shows very light wear. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50447 MGM44 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 2413

*.410 PARKER VHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER, BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 28 INCH BARRELS.

SN 240232. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except it is listed as code 2 denoting ejectors only. Stock style is not specified. Case hardened action has no safety (slot fitted with blank), and features single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Matching beavertail ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.410, right -.410. (Chokes removed) Wall thickness: left -.044, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially restored. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and at breech ends, with some minor marks and scuffs. There is a ding about 2″ back from muzzle on lower portion of left bbl. Action retains 60 – 70% of what appears to be orig case hardening color, pleasingly silvered from normal hand wear. New trigger guard retains nearly all of its blue. New buttstock retains nearly all of its varnish finish with a few light marks, checkering excellent. What appears to be orig forend, is also excellent. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors in time, except left ejector needs cocking to reassemble forend. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 5 VH .410’s were made with 28″ bbls. 4-51347 MGM45 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2414

*FINE .410 PARKER VHE.

SN 236237. Cal. .410 ga. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except stock style. Gun is listed as having a straight grip. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. Neither “PARKER” nor “PARKER BROS” is on exterior of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.398, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.045. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 9-1/2 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, silvered along rib and at muzzles, and with a number of minor marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom and sharp edges, with some scratches on bottom and trigger plate. Trigger guard retains maybe half of its orig blue, is silver at grip, and considerably flaked on bow. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, which is somewhat crazed, and has numerous small marks, bumps and scratches. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. 4-50448 MGM43 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2415

*.410 PARKER VH.

SN 222460. Cal. .410 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.397, right -.398. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.039. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 – 95% orig blue, silvered along rib and at muzzles, and with a number of minor marks. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom and sharp edges. Trigger guard re-blued, and retains 90% of that blue. Buttstock from no. 224982 has been fitted, and fits reasonably well, with rear of top tang and trigger guard tang somewhat proud. This stocks retains most of its orig varnish finish, with numerous small marks and scratches. It matches forend well, wood of which is from an ejector gun. Buttplate has been refitted. Gun is accompanied by its orig buttstock which has been refinished, and has 1-1/2″ lengthening piece at butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-51272 MGM46 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2416

*20 GAUGE PARKER AHE.

SN 189690. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls with Parker address on rib have been re-marked “ACME STEEL”, and have Acme Steel mark along with Parker proofs on flats. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger does not list this gun. Action has what appears to be correct orig marking “AH” on water table. Action has been filed with one bead behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Engraving is near full coverage small scroll surrounding nicely detailed vignettes of pointing dogs on sides of action as well as on bottom. Trigger plate is engraved with peaceful setting of stag and hinds in mountain meadow. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Triggers have been gold-plated. SN is on trigger guard tang, and a pointing dog is on bow. Lightly flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “A” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (Mod). right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a shiny rust blue. Action retains most of an old color hardening, silvered on high edges, engraving slightly softened. New stocks retain nearly all of their finish. Butt shows patterning from contact with gun case. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-51341 MGM13 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2417

*20 GAUGE PARKER CHE.

SN 220301. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Acme Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. This SN is not listed in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “C” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and flying duck on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled device on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “C” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “JB” in script. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.618, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.008 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.020. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 13-7/8″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue. Action retains approx 30% orig case color, and is mostly a very pleasing silver. Trigger guard retains essentially all of a well done re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a factory type refinish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is excellent, as re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great handling small bore Parker, with only 64 CHE 20 bores with 28″ Acme bbls estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 4-50439 MGM99 (17,000-25,000) – Lot 2418

*FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION 20 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 236488. Cal. 20 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical late “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and quattro of pheasant, one standing, three flying, on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Finely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with monogram “JBW”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.616. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (Full), right -.010 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.027, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% of what appears to be orig blue, with only a few light marks and minor thinning. Action retains 70 -80% orig case hardening color, silvered and browning at bottom from normal carrying wear. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish with some chips, light scratches, and marks. Checkering is quite fine, with little wear. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fast handling, late Parker with excellent dimensions. 4-51323 MGM20 (19,000-24,000) – Lot 2419

*FINE 20 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 234335. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TITANIC STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this SN as a 20 ga. Trojan with 28″ bbls. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. It is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and quattro of pheasants, one standing, three flying, on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled band on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved with initials “R. W. A.” Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.020, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action retains 75 – 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom, which also exhibits a number of small dents near forward portion of trigger plate. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue. Tang, once silvered, has had blue added, with SN slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of a varnish re-finish, checkering re-cut. There is a thumbnail sized repair on left side trigger guard tang. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A great handling little gun with lots of original color. 4-50444 MGM26 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2420

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION LATE PARKER 20 GAUGE GHE.

SN 240611. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.614, right -.614. Bore restrictions: left -.021 (full), right -.013 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinned a bit at usual handling point. Action retains 95% orig case hardening color, vivid on sides, silvered on sharp edges, left fence (which has some light pitting), and thinning on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered at tang and on bow, where some light cleaning has occurred. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, slightly worn and lightening at top of grip with a few areas of extra finish rubbed in over some scratches. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. An exceptional Parker.   4-51346 MGM34 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2421

*HIGH CONDITION 16 GAUGE PARKER DHE.

SN 232428. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides, and quattro of pheasant on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled device on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.027 (IMod), right -.011 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be orig blue, but may have been augmented. Action retains approx 80% orig case color, silvered on sharp edges and around bottom from normal handling. Trigger guard retains approx 30% orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with a number of light marks and scratches. Checkering is excellent, with little wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very fine small bore Parker. 4-50438 MGM22 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2422

*20 GAUGE STRAIGHT GRIP PARKER DHE.

SN 153019. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of grouse on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled device on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered and carved with lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.620, right -.620. Bore restrictions: left -.004 (IC), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.019, right -.017. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 6 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust blue, bbl markings thinned. Action retains nearly all of a cyanide re-color. Stocks retain nearly all of a factory type varnish finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are shiny with considerable pitting. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 20 Bores with straight grips are unusual. 4-51340 MGM21 (7,500-12,500) – Lot 2423

*SCARCE 30 INCH BARREL 20 GAUGE PARKER GHE.

SN 233343. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (full), right -.016 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter with specifications, and stating it was shipped on April 8, 1929. Also included is a photocopy of the original stock book page confirming all specifications of this gun as found today. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinned a bit at usual handling point. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, silvered from normal handling wear. Trigger guard retains about 30% of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, worn through on high edges with numerous marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. Only 138 GH Parkers were made in 20 gauge with 30″ bbls. 4-51264 MGM35 (8,500-14,500) – Lot 2424

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*UNUSUAL LONG BARREL 20 GAUGE PARKER GHE WITH STRAIGHT GRIP.

SN 217876. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of pheasants are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Lightly streaked American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.613. Bore restrictions: left -.020 (full), right -.018 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 60% of what appears to be orig blue with numerous handling marks and scratches. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color in protected areas, but is mostly pewter gray to brown. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over a number of marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are out of time. Screw slots are fine. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 138 GH 20 bores were made with 30″ bbls. 4-51354 MGM33 (5,500-8,500) – Lot 2425

*20 GAUGE PARKER GHE.

SN 213745. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls with large white front bead, are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 15″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur over 1-1/4″ lengthening piece. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.002 recess (cyl), right -.004 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.027. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 15″. Green canvas case with leather corners and combination lock is lined in green felt. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvering on left side toward muzzles, in front of fences, and thinning from normal hand wear. Action retains approx 70% orig case hardening color, vivid where protected, pleasingly silvered from normal handling. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, with added oil applied at time of butt extension. Right bore is excellent, smooth and shiny, but left bbl shows spiral marks from polishing (?). Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent.   4-53614 MGM228 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2426

*.410 GAUGE PARKER AAHE UPGRADE.

SN 237187. Cal. .410. 3″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, and have Peerless Steel logo on flats, which are also marked “Skeet In” and “Skeet Out”, and with Parker proofs. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger lists this gun as originally a VHE skeet gun with capped pistol grip, single trigger, and beavertail forend. Action has “AAH” markings on water table, and has been filed with three beads behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with 90% coverage small scroll surrounding vignettes of woodcock on each side; a pointing setter is on trigger plate, and “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom. Trigger has been gold-plated, and SN is in relief inlaid gold on scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Nicely marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “AA” style. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “F. G. H. III”. Matching beavertail forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Diameters at muzzles: Bore diameter: left -.405, right -.392. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as custom finished, retaining essentially all of its wood and metal finishes with only a few light handling marks, and a few scuffs on buttstock. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51339 MGM10 (26,500-36,500) – Lot 2427

*28 GAUGE PARKER A 1 SPECIAL UPGRADE.

SN 170988. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 28″ Bbls marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, have “Peerless Steel” logo on bbl flats. Rear lump is marked “28 X 00”. Breech ends of bbls have 2-3/4″ triangles of scroll engraving. Case hardened action has “A 1 Special” markings on water table. There are two beads filed in behind fences and serpentine beads along transition from flat to round portion of action. Top lever has filed in chevron and ribs. Action is engraved in “A 1 Special” style with small scroll surrounding floral bouquets on each side, with other bouquets on trigger plate. “Parker” is inlaid in gold on bottom of action. Triggers have been gold-plated and have finger blades checkered. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll and SN in raised inlaid gold. Flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is checkered and embellished in “A 1 Special” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has flat steel tip and 1901 patent date on iron. This particular SN is not listed in the Parker Identification and Serialization ledger. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.553. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.021 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refurbished, retaining essentially all of its new custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Bores are very fine. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. 4-51344 MGM9 (22,000-32,000) – Lot 2428

*28 GAUGE PARKER BHE UPGRADE.

SN 241310. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls are unmarked on rib, and have horseshoe logo along with Parker proofs on flats. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger does not list this gun, although numbers on either side are both GHE 28 bores. Action has been over-stamped “BH” on water table. Action is engraved with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides of action. Trigger plate is engraved with stag and hind running across mountain meadow. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Triggers have been nickel-plated. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly flame/ fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “B” style. A gold oval is let into pistol grip cap, and is engraved “DJN”. Matching splinter ejector forend is unmarked except for SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.564, right -.561. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full). right -.018 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.021, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain essentially all of a matte rust blue. Action retains most of a cyanide color hardening, silvered on high edges, engraving sharp. New stocks retain nearly all of their finish with a few minor handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Right ejector needs re-cocking to assemble forend, otherwise ejectors are in time. 4-50445 MGM14 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2429

*28 GAUGE PARKER PHE UPGRADE.

SN 224282. Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 28″ Bbls have Parker address, and are re-marked “PARKER STEEL” on top rib. Marks on water table and bbl flats have been re-stamped to reflect upgrade. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, except for grade. This gun was upgraded from a VHE. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with sprigs of scroll and geometric borders in “P” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.557, right -.556. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (full), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining essentially all of its fine restoration finishes, with only a few minor marks on metal; a fairly large ding on right side of buttstock, along with some other light marks and scratches. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Screw slots are excellent. An excellent representative of this exceptionally scarce gun, with only 7 original 28 bore PH guns ever made. 4-51348 MGM41 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2430

*20 GAUGE PARKER AAHE UPGRADE.

SN 151725. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, and have Peerless Steel logo on flats. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger does not list this gun. Action has “AAH” markings on water table, has been filed with three beads behind fences, and has chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with 80% coverage small scroll. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger has been gold-plated, and SN is in relief inlaid gold on scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Lightly marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is correctly checkered and carved in “AA” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.624, right -.623. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Full). right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all of its wood and metal finishes with only a few light handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works.   4-51342 MGM12 (17,500-25,000) – Lot 2431

*16 GAUGE PARKER AAHE UPGRADE.

SN 239404. Cal. 16 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Peerless Steel” on rib, and have Peerless Steel logo on flats. There are 2-1/2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization ledger lists this gun as originally a 12 ga. VHE with capped pistol grip and single trigger. Action has “AAH” markings on water table, and has been filed with three beads behind fences, and chevron on top lever. Action is engraved with 80% coverage small scroll. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on bottom. Trigger has been gold-plated, and SN is in relief inlaid gold on scroll engraved trigger guard tang. Nicely figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and is checkered and carved in “AA” style. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (Full). right -.014 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Excellent, as custom finished, retaining essentially all of its wood and metal finishes with only a few light handling marks, some lifting of varnish on buttstock, and some light rust and moisture damage along left rear of action. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. 4-51343 MGM11 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2432

*PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP UPGRADED TO AA BY LARRY DEL GREGO AND ENGRAVED BY BOB RUNGE.

SN 204607. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 34″ Bbls with raised, ventilated rib, have 3″ triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are stamped with grade, weight, and Peerless steel logo. left side of lump, with SN, bottom with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct information re-marked on water table. There is a nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll with bands and circles left unengraved in counterpoint in a known “AA” grade pattern, similar to that on AAHE no. 214679 pictured on page 346 of THE PARKER STORY. This gun has an addition of gold inlaid relief flying pigeon on trigger plate and classic gold inlaid “Parker Bros” in Adirondack stick style on bottom of action. SN is also in raised gold on trigger guard tang. Fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip Monte Carlo buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over black “Larry Del Grego” white line pad. Side panels are checkered, and have fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering is in typical fancy “AA” style, with partial fleur-di-lis extension on back edge. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “S.G.”. Matching beavertail ejector forend has fleur-di-lis checkering, reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: .731. Bore restriction: -.032 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .058. Drop at heel: 1-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 1-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Larry Del Grego, Jr. reporting on shop records and stating that it was Larry Del Grego, Sr. who did the work on this gun and that Bob Runge was the engraver. He also says that the gold work was “optional”. William Hammond Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, appears unfired since it left Del Grego’s shop. Only three or four miniscule handling marks, barely worth mentioning, are on wood or metal. Mechanically crisp. Only one “AA” grade Parker single bbl trap gun was made by the orig factory. An upgrade by Larry Del Grego and engraved by Bob Runge is as good an example of this grade as one could hope to find. 4-50489 MGM245 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2433

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*SCARCE B GRADE PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 223324. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Acme steel bbls with raised, ventilated rib, are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with proofs, grade, and weight, left side of lump, with SN, bottom with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and has nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage well cut large scroll within geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is within rectangle on both sides of action. A floral bouquet is centered on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black KICKEEZ pad over 1/4″ black spacer. Side panels are checkered, and have fleur-di-lis drop points in typical “B” style. Checkering is also typical “B”, with partial fleur-di-lis extension on back edge. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has rounded panel checkering, reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restriction: -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially restored. Bbl retains nearly all of a fine factory quality re-black with a few light marks. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, balance turning to pewter gray/ brown, from normal handling wear. Trigger guard properly restored and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish with a number of light and marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A scarce, high grade Parker single with a total production of 96 in Grade B, 68 with 32″ bbls. 4-53612 MGM244 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2434

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER SC SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

SN 238832. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbl with ventilated rib is marked with Parker address and “ACME STEEL” on left side. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action has no safety. It is engraved in typical “SC” style with 80% coverage of large and small scroll. A flying pigeon is on trigger plate and “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Fine crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over Hawkins pad. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Side panels are checkered. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: .729. Bore restriction: .031 (full). Wall thickness: -.058. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming specifications, and that this gun was shipped Oct. 10, 1936. Copy of 1936 retail price list. Photocopy of the original IBM card is also included and confirms all features as described in the PGCA letter.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. While most trap guns saw extensive use, this particular example did not. It retains nearly all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks and light scratches. Bbl retains nearly all of its blue. Most all damascening is still present on breech end. Action shows slight silvering on top lever and beads around fence. Forend latch is mostly silver, but does have some case color present. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, and on edges of bow, with some flaking of blue. Hawkins pad is excellent. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Bbl is on face. Ejector is strong. Fewer than 2000 single bbl trap guns were made in all configurations and grades. 30″ Bbls are fairly scarce, with a total of 169; 151 in grade SC. A fine example like this with no stock alterations, is very unusual. 4-51270 MGM28 (5,500-9,500) – Lot 2435

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*PARKER BROTHERS SC SINGLE BARREL TRAP WITH EXTRA BARREL.

SN 227089. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 32″ and 30″ Acme steel bbls with raised, ventilated ribs, are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.” on top lefts. Bbl flats are stamped with proofs, steel type, and weight, left sides of lumps with SN, bottoms with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and has nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with near full coverage well cut large scroll. “PARKER BROS” is on both sides of action. Trigger plate is engraved with pigeon in flight. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Lightly crotch figured American walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dark brown leather covered pad. Side panels are checkered and do not have drop points. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. 30″ Bbls: Bore diameter : .732. Bore restriction: -.034 (full). Minimum wall thickness: .060. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. 32″ Bbls: Bore diameter : .732. Bore restriction: -.019 (mod). Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Excellent. Both sets of bbls retain over 95% orig blue with a few light marks and nicks. 32″ bbls, have a bit more blue and SN appears to be stamped over another. Action retains well over 90% orig case hardening color, silvering on high points, and slightly fading on bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig varnish finish worn through from handling at grip and on sharp edges, with a number of light marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering is very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight with both sets. Ejector is strong. Parker single traps are all scarce with fewer than 2000 ever made.  30″ Bbl guns are especially scarce with only 169 made in all grades. 4-53611 MGM246 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2436

*UNUSUAL PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP CHE.

SN 153908. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “ACME STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “C” style with 80% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and running stag on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Beautifully marbled, stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in crenelated pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “C” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1/2 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably thinned, and with some slight pitting where normally contacted by fingers of left hand. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is overall a mottled pewter gray to brown. Trigger guard is completely silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish, with numerous marks and dents. Checkering is slightly worn, and there are a few chips on left edge of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A solid, “as found”, scarce classic, with great dimensions and measurements. 184 CH hammerless guns were made in this bbl length and steel type; Only 93 are found in records, with straight grip stocks and Acme bbls. 4-51392 MGM27 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2437

*FINE CONDITION PARKER DHE.

SN 150415. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Titanic Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of grouse on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in scrolled banner on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Broadly marbled and lightly figured European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “H H H”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (Full), right -.036 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with a number of rubs, marks and scratches. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, silvered and browning from normal carrying wear. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish with some oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance, and with a number of light marks and scratches commensurate with condition of remainder of gun. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine representative specimen. 4-51393 MGM19 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2438

*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH.

SN 118083. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TITANIC STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides; pointer on left, and setter on right. A quattro of flying ducks is on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Finely marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical steel tip, and 1878 patent latch. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming specifications for this gun, and stating it was shipped on May 28, 1903 to E. W. Smith in Buffalo, NY. CONDITION: Extraordinary. Bbls retain approx 98% orig blue, with only slight silvering at muzzles, and a few scattered marks. Action retains over 95% of its orig case hardening color, with only sharp edge wear, and some thinning of blue on hinge pin. Forend latch is silvered back, and only has traces of color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered at grip, most other loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, with some restoration on left side of butt where oil has been rubbed into some fairly deep dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. A very lovely gun. 4-54296 MGM300 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 2439

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*VERY SCARCE 8 GAUGE PARKER DH WITH PARKER LETTER AND AMMUNITION.

SN 119859. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 6 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Damascus Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats, including 1999 London nitro re-proofs for 8 ga. at 850 bar. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and quattro of flying ducks on trigger plate. “PARKER” is in scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Very fine marbled and nicely figured Circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.896, right -.898. Bore restrictions: left -.101 (full), right -.104 (full). Wall thickness: left -.061, right -.063. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 12 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Also included are 120 rounds of new Gamebore “The Mammoth Heavy Load” black powder cartridges loaded with 2 oz of #3 shot. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun PGCA letter confirming configuration, and that the gun was ordered by E. K. Tryon Jr. and Co, on April 8, 1903. CONDITION: Mechanically good but no orig finish showing. Bbls and action cleaned to silver. Bbls showing considerable pitting on exterior, action with good clear engraving. Stock shows a barely perceptable old professional repair at wrist and retains nearly all of an older rubbed oil finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent with some frosting in right bbl. Action is tight. Right bbl is slightly off face. Cartridges are excellent. A truly great, rare, big bore Parker with great shootable dimensions. A total of 37 “DH” 8 bores were produced in all bbl types. 4-51357 MGM25 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2440

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*FINE PARKER GHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 238565. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC.STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and single selective trigger. It is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over Hawkins pad. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.030 (full). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-11/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig late factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Left side of buttstock has a few light handling scratches. There are some minor chips in the original varnish on left side panel, and a couple of missing diamonds in checkering. There is some slight silvering on high edges of action. Forend latch is silvered, but still shows original case color, though faint. Trigger guard is slightly silvered at grip, and has considerable flaking, but retains approx 50% of its orig blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. A exceedingly fine late Parker that is very much near mint throughout. 4-51258 (7,500-14,500) – Lot 2441

*EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION PARKER GHE.

SN 220442. Cal. 12 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC.STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds on each side, surmounted by “PARKER BROS”. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over hard rubber dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield on toe line is engraved “SYW”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.022 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Consignors notes with specifications. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all of its orig factory finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. There is some slight silvering on high edges of action. Forend latch is silvered. Trigger guard is silvered at grip, and has considerable flaking, but retains approx 40% of its orig blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. An excellent benchmark Parker. 4-51265 MGM29 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2442

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*HIGH CONDITION DAMASCUS GH PARKER.

SN 128875. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are marked with Parker address and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of guinea fowl are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.023 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun was shipped on Feb. 2, 1905 to Charles Parker Company in NYC, confirming specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the gun as found today.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% + vivid Damascus finish, slightly thinned from normal carry wear, toward breech ends. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and thinning slightly on bottom, with some light flecking. Trigger guard retains approx 10% orig blue, but is mostly brown, with most all loss due to flaking. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with a number of minor scratches and marks, with one or two a bit deeper on right side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A very fine example of a Damascus Parker. 4-51266 MGM32 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2443

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*SCARCE ORIGINAL SHORT BARREL PARKER GHE.

SN 203262. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC.STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + blue with only a few minor handling marks. Action retains 50 – 60% case color, silvered from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with numerous scratches and marks, light and deep. A light coat of oil has been added as maintenance. Bores are very fine, right bore with some light pitting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 280 12 bore GH guns were made with Parker steel and 26″ bbls. 4-51391 MGM31 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2444

*PARKER VHE SKEET GUN.

SN 237243. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and single trigger. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over solid NOSHOC pad. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend with reinforcing bolt has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.012 (skeet), right -.008 (skeet). Wall thickness: left -.033, right -.032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig blue. Action retains over 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and thinning on bottom. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a correctly colored re-blue, engraving slightly softened. Stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish, with a few minor marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. Trigger works. A very fine high condition skeet gun. 4-51345 MGM38 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 2445

*PARKER VHE.

SN 204343. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.023 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with numerous light marks, thinned at normal carry point. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, with some splotches of browning and light freckling. Trigger guard retains traces of blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous heavy and light marks, rubs and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Screw slots show some use. 4-51394 MGM39 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2446

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VH.

SN 178486. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.041 (full), right -.019 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun shipped on June 24, 1918, and confirms specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming all information as found.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, with s few minor marks and scratches. Action retains 90% + orig case hardening color, with some spots of corrosion, showing cleaning scratches, mostly on left action, slightly silvered on high edges and bottom. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a number of light scratches and marks. Checkering has slight wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Screw slots are excellent. 4-51271 MGM40 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2447

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*HIGH CONDITION LATE PARKER TROJAN.

SN 239973. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TROJAN STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger confirms specifications of this gun. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with “PARKER” on bottom of action. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard. Lightly figured American walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.028 (IMod). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter indicating that it was produced in 1937, and confirming specifications. Also included is a copy of the original IBM card confirming all information found on the PGCA letter as well as a copy of May 1937 price listing.   CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbls retain nearly all of their orig blue, with an area 8″ back from muzzle on left bbl with some deep scratches and marks, where dent has been removed. Action retains nearly all of its vivid case hardening color, with only a hint of edge wear. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its orig blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig varnish finish, with a number of small marks and a couple of fairly deep scratches on right side of butt. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A very fine example. Most of these guns saw heavy use. 4-51269 MGM48 (4,500-8,500) – Lot 2448

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*EARLY PARKER TROJAN.

SN 176701. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TROJAN STEEL” on top rib which has extension. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with “PARKER BROS” on each side of action. SN is on tang of blued trigger guard. Plain American walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over ribbed buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.734. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.024 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter indicating gun was shipped on Sep 18, 1917, and confirming configuration. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the information on the PGCA letter and specifications of the gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, silvered along rib and at muzzles, and with a number of minor marks, especially two small but deep marks near breech of left bbl. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, thinning on bottom and sharp edges. Trigger guard retains about 10% of its orig blue, silvered at grip, flaked on bow. Stocks retain retain 90% of their orig varnish finish, with numerous small marks and scratches. Top of left side panel has a repaired crack and added finish. There is some slight chipping at tang. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-51267 MGM47 (2,000-3,500) – Lot 2449

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*PARKER TROJAN WITH ORIGINAL SHIPPING BOX AND HANG TAGS.

SN 235071. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker information and “TROJAN STEEL” on rib. Case hardened action is engraved “PARKER BROS” on each side. Water table and bbl flats have all correct markings. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over ribbed composition buttplate. Matching splinter forend has friction release. This gun matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Included are orig hang tags for this gun and orig shipping box with correct end label. Box contains some wrapping paper, wood blocking, and a 3-pc Eureka cleaning rod in paper sleeve. Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.037 (full), right -.029 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.029, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, thinning slightly above forend. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, some loss due to flaking, but is considerably silvered at bottom front from normal hand wear. Stocks retain approx 85% of their orig finish with some chipping and wear through on high edges, grip, and on rear portion of forend. Initials “MD” and a long number (service number ?) are engraved with electric pencil on trigger plate. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Hang tags are considerably foxed. Instruction tag is badly creased, with a tear. Box is foxed, with some cracking and chipping around edges. End label is good, lightly foxed, with some loss on left edge, and slight water damage. Interior and blocking are fine. Cleaning rod is excellent. Packaging is a bit tattered. 4-53613 (1,500-4,500) – Lot 2450

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*PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 12-168. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls are choked “Q1” and “Q2″, and 28” bbls are choked modified and full. “1” is marked on the loop of 28″ and “2” on the loop of 26″ sets. Both sets are marked with “Parker Reproduction by Winchester” information, and “Made in Japan” on ribs. There are 2-3/8″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger. Action is filed with three beads behind fences. Top lever has filed in chevron, and pierced scrolled thumbpiece. Action is engraved in “A-1 Special” style with near full coverage of medium scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs in wooded backgrounds; a pair of pointers on left, and setters on right. Another pair of setters is on bottom of action, and head of spaniel retrieving pheasant is on trigger plate. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on both sides. SN is gold inlaid on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard which has bow pierced, and engraved with flying woodcock. Beautifully marbled and nicely figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is carved and checkered in typical “A-1 Special” style with fancy border checkering and fleur-di-lis, side panels and drop points. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron which is engine turned. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″. Drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 6 lbs 14 oz. Gun and extra bbls are housed in tan oak and leather case with brass corners which has canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt with Parker Reproduction label in lid, and contains Parker reproduction snap caps and oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Sharp edges of action and top tang are slightly silvered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few scuffs and marks on outer cover. Approx 150 A-1 Special sets in all gauges were made with this level of factory standard engraving. 4-53540 MGM100 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 2451

*RARE 12 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION BHE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN B12-0048. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ and 28″ Bbls choked improved cylinder and modified, and modified and full, are marked “1” on the loop of 28″ and “2” on the loop of 26″ sets. Both sets are marked with “Parker Reproduction by Winchester” information, and “Made in Japan” on ribs. There are 2-3/8″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “B” style with near full coverage of small scroll surrounding vignettes of feathered game; grouse on sides and woodcock on trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Beautifully marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip and side panels, and with fleur-di-lis carved drop points in classic “B” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 6 lbs 14 oz. Gun and extra bbls are housed in tan leather case with leather corners which has canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt with Parker Reproduction label in lid, and contains 2-pc brass and walnut cleaning rod with mop and brush, snap caps, and oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent, with a few scuffs and marks on outer cover. Only 100 of these exceptionally well done reproductions were made. 4-51233 MGM15 (10,500-15,500) – Lot 2452

*28 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE WITH CASE.

SN 28-02250. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 00 Frame. 26″ Bbls are choked “Quail 1” and “Quail 2”. Bbls are marked with Parker Reproduction by Winchester information on side of left bbl, and “Made in Japan” on right bbl. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Broadly marbled and nicely figured Claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz. Gun is housed in tan leather case with leather corners, having canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt, with Parker reproduction label in lid, and contains snap caps, oil bottle, and keys. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing limited use with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Action is slightly silvered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some slight scuffs. These finely made guns, especially in 28 ga. are getting especially hard to find. 4-53535 MGM17 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2453

*20 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTON DHE WITH EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE.

SN 20-01307. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ and 28″ Bbls choked improved cylinder and modified, and modified and full, are marked “1” on the lump of 28″ and “2” on the lump of 26″ sets. Both sets are marked with Parker Reproduction by Winchester information on sides of left bbls, and “Made in Japan” on right bbls. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight with 28″ bbls: 7 lbs 0 oz. Gun and extra bbls are housed in tan leather case with leather corners. Interior is lined in green felt, and contains snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, showing limited use with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Action somewhat silvered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. These finely made guns are getting harder to find. 4-51422 MGM16 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2454

*20 GAUGE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE WITH CASE.

SN 20-2299. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are choked improved cylinder and modified. Bbls are marked with Parker Reproduction by Winchester information on side of left bbl, and “Made in Japan” on right bbl. Case hardened action features automatic safety and selective single trigger, and is engraved in typical “D” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and trio of pheasants on trigger plate. “PARKER” is on bottom of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly marbled and full fiddle figured Claro walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished with checkering at grip, and lozenge shaped drop points in classic “D” style. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Drop at heel: 2-3/16″. Drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz. Gun is housed in tan leather case with leather corners, having canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in green felt, with Parker reproduction label in lid, and contains pair of snap caps and key. Also included is the orig shipping box with end label for this gun. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, with only a few minor handling marks on wood and metal. Action has been lacquered. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Outer cover has some slight scuffs. Box is excellent. These well made guns, are getting hard to find. 4-51274 MGM18 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2454a

*20 BORE PARKER REPRODUCTION DHE.

SN 20-05273. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Winchester reproduction nomenclature on left bbl, and “Made in Japan” on right. Typical case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Strikingly figured and marbled claro walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton buttplate, and has large gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend has typical metal tip and Parker release. Bore diameter: left-.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (Mod), right -.009 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, retaining essentially all of its orig finishes on wood and metal, with only a hint of silvering on forend latch. One or two minor pings are in wood finish. Mechanically crisp. 4-51943 MGM105 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2455

PARKER GRADE 2 HAMMER GUN WITH 28 INCH BARRELS.

SN 30889. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened top lever action features check hook and dolls head extension. Action and rebounding locks are engraved with flourishes of scroll surrounding woodcock in circular vignette on bottom of action. Game birds are on each lockplate under “PARKER BROS”. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is inlaid at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.751, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.028 (Mod), right -.024 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating this gun was shipped Sept 14, 1883, and confirming specifications.  Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the information on the PGCA letter and specifications of the gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 70 – 80% orig Damascus pattern, thinning at normal carry point, and with a few minor marks. Action retains a considerable amount of its orig case hardening color, but is mostly a very pleasing silver gray. Lockplates and hammers retain 60 – 70% of their color, vivid where protected. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered at grip and at sharp edges. Stocks retain most of their orig rubbed oil finish, with numerous marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn, especially on forend. Bores are lightly frosted but shiny. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Screw slots are excellent. A very nice hammer gun. 4-51268 MGM37 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2456

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PARKER GRADE 3 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH RARE BERNARD STEEL BARRELS.

SN 34141. (1883) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are engraved “Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Bernard Steel” on concave game rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings for the period, and are stamped “B” (Bernard). Late lifter action with small reinforcing bolsters and check hook, has nicely sculpted fences in typical “Grade 3″ fashion. Bar locks have flat faced high spurred rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 30 – 40% coverage medium scroll. Nicely detailed hunting dogs are on each lockplate, with a pointer on left, and setter on right, both pointing a pair of pheasant. Bottom of action portrays another pointing pointer in circular vignette with trees and mountains in background. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are behind locks, and flat top point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Grip is capped by large vacant gold oval, and a vacant gold shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend with metal tip has Parker’s 1878 patent Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.751, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl leg o’ mutton case with leather trim. PROVENANCE: Parker letter with specifications for this gun, and stating that this gun was ordered by E.Van Derwenken of Stamford, CT on March 7, 1883. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig finish, Bernard pattern still strong. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color where protected, mostly pewter gray to light brown. Locks retain 40 – 50% orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance, with numerous scratches, rubs, and dents from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are good, with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. There is an area on left breech section of stock where a flaw has been repaired, and repair appears to be factory. No front sight bead is fitted (factory letter states orig bbl length was 30″). LOM case is good. THE PARKER STORY relates that only one grade “3” hammer gun is known with Bernard bbls. Bernard bbls were normally available on grade “C” guns. 4-53676 MGM295 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2457

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LOT OF ABOUT 30 PARKER BROTHERS GUN COMPANY ADVERTISING ITEMS.

1) 1910 Parker Bros. pocket catalog. 16 pgs, 5-1/2″ x 3-3/8″. Black printing on white paper. 2) 1912 Parker Bros. pocket catalog. 20 pgs, same size as #1. Black printing on white paper. 3) 1912 double sided Parker advertising flyer. One side lists loads for shot shells and the other refers to the Parker gun in competition. 4) 1920 Parker postcard sized flyer advertising their shotguns on one side with the backside related to preventing forest fires. It has a half page size flap that folds over the top. 5) A Parker Gun envelope of the type used 1920-1922 with black and red lettering and a Meriden, CT cancelled one-cent stamp, addressed to Mr. O.T. Thompson of Farnam, NE. A similar envelope is pictured in The Parker Story, Gunther, et al. 6) Parker trade card used 1894-1895 depicts trap shooting scene with a high grade Parker shotgun overhead and models and price lists on the back. 7) Parker envelope of the type used 1878-1882 depicting a high grade Parker lifter hammer gun addressed to Olan Scott, Bennington, VT with a franked three-cent postage and cancellation Meriden, CT June 9, with receipt cancellation stamp Bennington, VT, June 11 on back. A similar envelope is pictured on p. 799 of reference publication. 8) 1920 pocket catalog with card weight covers, 24 pgs, cover is buff colored with red and black printing. 9) 1923 pocket catalog with card weight covers, 24 pgs, cover is buff colored with red and black printing and 3 flying ducks in the upper left corner. 10) 1921 “Small Bore Shot Gun” booklet, 15 pgs, vertical, black lettering on white paper. 11) 1922 “Small Bore Shot Gun” booklet, 15 pgs, vertical, black lettering on white paper with the picture of woodcock on its nest and a burgundy ink overstamp of a hardware store in Buffalo, NY. 12) 1926 quad-fold advertising pamphlet printed double sided with black and orange printing. Central panel depicts two flying ducks with the balance showing various models of company products. The price list is from 1923 with a 1926 overstamp date. 13) 1929 pocket catalog with red, white and black cover and four flying geese on the front. 15 pgs of product advertising including price list on the back, dated 1930. 14) 1926 Parker Guns 32 pg catalog, 9″ x 6″ horizontal with olive green card weight covers and four flying geese on the front, with price guide on pg 32. Also accompanied by its orig shipping envelope and a personal letter to Mr. Everett J. Tracy, Pomeroy, OH. 15) 1926 tri-fold price list. 16) 1937 spiral bound 11″ x 8-1/2″ horizontal Remington/DuPont catalog with 35 pgs and card weight kraft colored covers and burgundy printing. 17) 1939 3-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ vertical colorful tri-fold advertising Remington and Parker shotguns, printed in yellow, green, black and red colors with pictures of trap shooting venues, wild game and shotguns inside. 18) 1934 Remington advertisement for Parker Bros. shotguns, tri-fold, printed on ivory colored paper with black lettering. Inside has photographs of Parker craftsmen and all the models of Parker shotguns. Front cover is overstamped by the famous Kirkwood Bros. Gun Shop. 19) 1938 Parker dealer price list, 9″ x 11″, 8 pgs printed on light blue paper with black lettering. 20) 1938 Remington/Parker jobber price list, 8 pgs, 9″ x 11″, printed with black lettering on yellow paper. 21) 1931 dated Parker Gun Co. letter addressed to Mr. A. Westcott of Chicago, IL. 22) 1929-1930 three Parker hang tags, one of which identifies a 16 gauge gun, SN 230745 with 28″ bbls and 2-9/16″ chambers. The other two are instruction cards, one of which is black lettering printed on yellow, the other two are kraft colored with black lettering. 23) Extremely rare 2″ cast silver shotgun pin with “PARKER” on right side of buttstock. According to reference publication, pg 839, these pins were given to attendees at the “1899 Madison Square Garden Sportsman Expedition”. As of the writing of this book in the year 2000, the author had only ever seen one and did not have a picture to illustrate it. 24) Rare 1951 Remington/Parker small parts envelope containing oiled paper wrapped parts including 5 new top lever springs, 5 receiver screws and 4 firing pin springs. 25) Small Parker advertisement from 1932. A similar ad is pictured on pg 836 of reference publication. 26) Small magazine clipping advertisement for Parker barrels. 27) Parker envelope with franked four-cent stamp. 28) Scarce, large lacquered primer tin with orig Parker Bros. label on top. 29) Very rare 1926-1923 Parker dealer trade sign. Sign is 20″ x 6″, horizontal, on heavy cardboard with green, yellow, black and white printing and has its orig hanging string through two holes in the top edge. Beautifully framed, 22-3/4″ x 8-3/4″. 30) Two unrelated bill heads, one from J.P. Lovell Arms Co., Boston, MA dated 1894 and the other from the Ithaca Gun Co. Dated 1902 for rebrowning bbls. CONDITION: 1) Fine, paper slightly yellowed with one small tear in the bottom left edge, not affecting images. 2) Very fine, paper only very slightly yellowed, all completely intact. 3) Very fine to extremely fine, slightly yellowed with a couple of minor chips in top edge. 4) Extremely fine. 5) Dark yellowed edges with all printing clear and legible. Flap is about 1/2 separated. 6) Good to very good. Colors are bright with no soil on the front, a small tear in the bottom, yellowed back with minor foxing, top edge has been lightly trimmed. 7) Very fine, slightly yellowed, part of flap missing. 8) Extremely fine. 9) Extremely fine. 10) Extremely fine. 11) Extremely fine. 12) Slightly yellowed showing light wear on the folds with one small tear and a couple short separations in two of the folds. 13) Extremely fine, bright colors with slight fuzzing of the spine. 14) Slightly soiled with very lightly yellowed edges, envelope shows light wear and soil, letter is slightly yellowed. 15) Yellowed with a couple small tears in the edges, not affecting printing. 16) Slightly soiled with some ink lettering on top right front corner. Edges of pages slightly yellowed otherwise very fine. 17) Extremely fine. 18) Good to very good. Yellowed with moderate soil and a couple small tears. 19) Extremely fine. 20) 3-holed punched with two holes broken, otherwise fine with light soil. 21) Very fine, slightly yellowed. 22) Two large cards are slightly oil stained, otherwise completely legible with light soil. The small ID card is fine. 23) Extremely fine, silver is slightly oxidized. 24) Envelope is yellowed and soiled with frayed edges and tears on flap; parts are new. 25) Extremely fine. 26) Fine. 27) Extremely fine, slightly yellowed. 28) Tin is fine, retains about 85% lacquer with dark, soiled label on top. 29) Extremely fine, colors are vivid and bright. 30) Fine, missing one small section 1902 pg. 4-54289 JR287 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2458