*RARE HAYES DESIGN PARKER “TRY GUN”.

SN 171493. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 2 Frame. One of fewer than 20 Parker “try guns” made in all types, this specimen has 30″ Vulcan steel bbls with correct markings on rib and bbl flats. The rear of rib is drilled and tapped with three holes for affixing measuring device (not included). A gun with device affixed is pictured in THE PARKER STORY on p. 671. Most known examples are of Hayes pattern. This is one of a group of three made in 1915 by altering a standard “V” action. with engraving that differs from normal production in that “PARKER BROS” is in large letters at bottom of each side. Also, action has been fitted with brazed-on extensions at rear with square headed screws to be turned in and out to adjust for cast. There are also adjustment screws through forward part of top tang and in front of triggers, with access hole through trigger guard bow for adjusting grip angle and initial adjustment for drop at heel. Trigger guard has been thickened at forward and rear portion of bow for unique attachment to trigger plate. Capped pistol grip stock of lightly figured American walnut has yoke affixed to stock at front of checkering which extends into action area to be acted on by aforementioned adjustment screws. Butt portion of stock behind unusual scallop bordered mullered checkering, has knurled wheel adjustment screws for drop at heel and comb. Thick, hard, checkered, rubber buttplate has wheel adjustments for length of pull, and pitch, and screw adjustment on bottom wheel for extra cast at toe. Gun is fitted with standard splinter forend. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun with an extra code of “4” which normally refers to a single trigger. In this case, however, it must denote a “special” gun, as other “try guns” in the group, all have the same designation. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (Full), right -.034 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.031. Drop at heel: adjustable, drop at comb: adjustable. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: adjustable. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and thinned at normal carry and wear areas. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color, mostly cleaned to silver gray. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous small marks and light compressions. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. This is a well designed, shootable, “try gun”. 4-49288 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2562

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2562	$12,075.00	Revised: 3/14/2015 Please Note: The estimate should read $6000-$8000. RARE HAYES DESIGN PARKER “TRY GUN”. SN 171493. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. No. 2 Frame. One of fewer than 20 Parker “try guns” made in all types, this specimen has 30″ Vulcan steel bbls with correct markings on rib and bbl flats. The rear of rib is drilled and tapped with three holes for affixing measuring device (not included). A gun with device affixed is pictured in THE PARKER STORY on p. 671. Most known examples are of Hayes pattern. This is one of a group of three made in 1915 by altering a standard “V” action. with engraving that differs from normal production in that “PARKER BROS” is in large letters at bottom of each side. Also, action has been fitted with brazed-on extensions at rear with square headed screws to be turned in and out to adjust for cast. There are also adjustment screws through forward part of top tang and in front of triggers, with access hole through trigger guard bow for adjusting grip angle and initial adjustment for drop at heel. Trigger guard has been thickened at forward and rear portion of bow for unique attachment to trigger plate. Capped pistol grip stock of lightly figured American walnut has yoke affixed to stock at front of checkering which extends into action area to be acted on by aforementioned adjustment screws. Butt portion of stock behind unusual scallop bordered mullered checkering, has knurled wheel adjustment screws for drop at heel and comb. Thick, hard, checkered, rubber buttplate has wheel adjustments for length of pull, and pitch, and screw adjustment on bottom wheel for extra cast at toe. Gun is fitted with standard splinter forend. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger lists this gun with an extra code of “4” which normally refers to a single trigger. In this case, however, it must denote a “special” gun, as other “try guns” in the group, all have the same designation. Bore diameter: left-.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (Full), right -.034 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.031. Drop at heel: adjustable, drop at comb: adjustable. Weight: 8 lbs. 11 oz. LOP: adjustable. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably silvered and thinned at normal carry and wear areas. Action retains traces of its orig case hardening color, mostly cleaned to silver gray. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous small marks and light compressions. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. This is a well designed, shootable, “try gun”. 4-49288 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2562 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*RARE HAYES DESIGN PARKER “TRY GUN”.