*FINELY RESTORED 20 GAUGE PARKER “BHE” WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL ADVERTISING.

SN 236165. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. This exceptionally rare little gun, one of only 28 made in 20 ga. with Acme 26″ bbls, is marked with Parker Meriden address and Acme steel, on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are re-stamped with “A” (steel type) and have Parker overload proofs, along with Remington date code “CG3” (April 1938, with the “3” indicating “repair shop”). Case hardened action with single well filed bead around fences, is fitted with automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. It is engraved in classic “B” style, with varying sized scroll surrounding vignettes of double dogs on side; pointers on left, setters on right. A ruffed grouse, perched on branch, is on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled riband on each side of action. This engraving, especially the scroll, is exceptionally well done, most likely re-cut. Newly fashioned, correctly shaped European walnut straight grip buttstock has fine smoky marbling and light fiddle figure. It measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate and features checkered side panels, with fleur-di-lis drop points, and checkering in “AA” or “A1 Special” style, with fancy mullered borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “INDIAN SUMMER”. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip, typical release, and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left – .617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Specifications match those listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Dark leather VC case with stitched leather corners, is marked “CASECRAFT”, and is lined in burgundy cloth with dark Parker Reproduction label in lid. Case contains Parker marked brass square oil bottle and snap caps, unmarked 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with jag, Marbles compass, silver (?) pill case, horn striker block, and a Remington “NEW CLUB” 20 ga. 2-pc cartridge box with green highlights and blue lettering. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with orig specifications, indicating it orig came with 26″ bbls, straight grip, and single trigger. Orig pamphlet Remington and Parker skeet guns. Advertising broadside “Parker Skeet Guns”. List of component parts. Orig hang tag with directions. Remington envelope postmarked Bridgeport, Jan. 1936. Leaflet “Congratulations on your Choice of a Parker Gun”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as expertly restored. This gun appears in Doug Turnbull’s records, and retains nearly all fine custom finishes, with only a few very light marks, and a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has some spotting and rubs on edges. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine. Label detached. Accessories are good, brass tarnished. 50115-2 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2447

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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	2447	$31,625.00	FINELY RESTORED 20 GAUGE PARKER “BHE” WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL ADVERTISING. SN 236165. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 0 Frame. This exceptionally rare little gun, one of only 28 made in 20 ga. with Acme 26″ bbls, is marked with Parker Meriden address and Acme steel, on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are re-stamped with “A” (steel type) and have Parker overload proofs, along with Remington date code “CG3” (April 1938, with the “3” indicating “repair shop”). Case hardened action with single well filed bead around fences, is fitted with automatic safety and Parker single selective trigger. It is engraved in classic “B” style, with varying sized scroll surrounding vignettes of double dogs on side; pointers on left, setters on right. A ruffed grouse, perched on branch, is on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled riband on each side of action. This engraving, especially the scroll, is exceptionally well done, most likely re-cut. Newly fashioned, correctly shaped European walnut straight grip buttstock has fine smoky marbling and light fiddle figure. It measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate and features checkered side panels, with fleur-di-lis drop points, and checkering in “AA” or “A1 Special” style, with fancy mullered borders. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “INDIAN SUMMER”. Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip, typical release, and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left – .617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (lt mod), right -.005 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Specifications match those listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Dark leather VC case with stitched leather corners, is marked “CASECRAFT”, and is lined in burgundy cloth with dark Parker Reproduction label in lid. Case contains Parker marked brass square oil bottle and snap caps, unmarked 2-pc cocobolo and brass cleaning rod with jag, Marbles compass, silver (?) pill case, horn striker block, and a Remington “NEW CLUB” 20 ga. 2-pc cartridge box with green highlights and blue lettering. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with orig specifications, indicating it orig came with 26″ bbls, straight grip, and single trigger. Orig pamphlet Remington and Parker skeet guns. Advertising broadside “Parker Skeet Guns”. List of component parts. Orig hang tag with directions. Remington envelope postmarked Bridgeport, Jan. 1936. Leaflet “Congratulations on your Choice of a Parker Gun”. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as expertly restored. This gun appears in Doug Turnbull’s records, and retains nearly all fine custom finishes, with only a few very light marks, and a hint of silvering on sharp edges. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Case leather has some spotting and rubs on edges. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine. Label detached. Accessories are good, brass tarnished. 50115-2 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2447 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*FINELY RESTORED 20 GAUGE PARKER “BHE” WITH CASE AND ORIGINAL ADVERTISING.