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2563
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$8,050.00
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Revised: 3/12/2015
Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. *FINE PARKER VHE SKEET GUN WITH LOTS OF ORIGINAL METAL FINISH.SN 240761. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker name and address, along with “VULCAN STEEL” on slightly raised, concave rib. Bbl flats and lump have all correct markings, as does water table of case hardened typical action, which features automatic safety and single selective trigger. Action is engraved in late style with wiggle borders and “PARKER” on bottom. Lightly crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/16″ over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Large beavertail ejector forend, although not specified in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, appears original, with correct reinforcing bolt. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.003 (Skeet), right -.003 (Skeet). Minimum wall thickness: left -.031, right -.033. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/16″. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, silvered at muzzles, thinning at breech ends, and with a few minor light marks and scratches. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on high points from normal handling wear. Color is very pleasing and vivid on sides and trigger plate. There is some light discoloration and freckling on right side. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of its orig blue, silvering at grip, and with some flaking on bow. Buttstock retains nearly all of a varnish re-finish, with repaired crack on right cheek. Checkering re-cut. Forend retains nearly 95% of what appears to be its orig finish, with some scratches and marks, and a small repair on left side. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. A fine example of this important Parker variation. 4-54021 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 2563
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. |