*FINE PAIR OF PARKER P GRADE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUNS.

1) PARKER PH. SN 224680. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Parker steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Imp Cyl/Mod. Full length matted top rib with steel bead. 1-1/2″ frame. Dbl triggers, extractors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with nickel shield and 14″ LOP over orig Parker DHBP. Splinter forearm with Deely release and steel tip checkered in double diamond pattern. Receiver engraved in standard P grade pattern with light scroll and border engraving. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. With Parker Gun Collectors Association research letter. CONDITION: Excellent as found. Bbls retain approximately 90% orig blued finish with light scratches and toning. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain approximately 90% orig finish with scattered scratches and handling marks. Minor chip at bottom of buttplate and small “J” stamped on left side of butt near toe. Receiver retains approximately 40% orig case color, mostly on sides, lightly toned on bottom. Bores are excellent, with a minor pit or two in left bore. Mechanics are crisp. A very nice as found Parker. C&R 2) PARKER PHE. SN 227266. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Parker steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Cyl/Mod. Full length matted top rib with white plastic front bead. 1-1/2″ frame. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with nickel shield and 14-3/4″ LOP over Parker DHBP. Splinter forearm with Deely release and steel tip checkered in double diamond pattern. Receiver engraved in standard P grade pattern with light scroll and border engraving. Weight: 7 lbs.4 oz. With Parker Gun Collectors Association research letter. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Bbls, receiver, and trigger guard retain virtually all of a professionally restored finish. Case colors are a good reproduction of orig Parker colors. Buttstock and forearm are extremely well done replacement and retain virtually all of hand rubbed finish. Checkering is crisp. Mechanics are crisp. Bores with minor orange peel. C&R 51716-4, 51716-5 JSL (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2351

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*PARKER DHE 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 142135. Cal 12 ga. 30″ Titanic steel bbls, 2-5/8″ chambers, choked FULL/FULL. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead, No. 2 frame. Dbl triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over original skeleton BP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release, steel tip and checkered in standard D-grade pattern. Receiver is finely engraved in standard D-grade pattern. Pointer on left, setter on right, four birds on bottom, surrounded by well executed Parker scroll. Accompanied by “PGCA” letter confirming configuration, order placed by noted Parker salesman DuBray. Weight: 7lb. 14oz. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust blued restored finish. Trigger guard has been reblued long ago and is starting to tone. Receiver retains traces of orig color, engraving is still sharp. Buttstock and forearm retain most of an older professionally restored finish with minor handling marks. There is a gouge or two in the stock near toe and grip cap. Mechanics are very good, but gummy. Bores are bright and shiny. 51644-3 JSL140 (2,750-4,000) C&R – Lot 2352

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*FANTASTIC HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VH 12 GA SHOTGUN WITH SPECIAL ORDER FEATURES.

SN 155284. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Vulcan steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. Dbl triggers, extractors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 16″ LOP, 4″ of drop as specified in PGCA letter over original Parker Brothers HRBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip. Receiver is zigzag border engraved. Accompanied by a 2006 PGCA letter, noting shipment 3-9-1911 to the U.S. Naval Hospital Commissary Store in Las Animas, CO (old Ft Lyon). Letter also confirms gun as special order in its current 16″ x 4″ stock configuration. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine and near mint, retaining nearly all orig finish to both wood and metal with only minor handling marks. Toe of stock with two minor chips. Trigger guard with approx 75% toned orig blue finish. Receiver retains 95-97% dark, bold, orig case color. Screws are all excellent. A very rare special order Parker for a discerning buyer, no doubt the longest Parker factory stock ever made. 51644-2 JSL (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 2353

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*SCARCE LIGHTWEIGHT PARKER DHE 12 GA GAME GUN WITH ORIGINAL SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 202193. Cal 12 ga. 26″ (orig length) Titanic steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Cyl/Cyl. Full length matted top rib. Front bead is missing. #1 frame with unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs 4 oz. Parker SST, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip stock checkered in standard DH pattern with unengraved brass oval and skeleton butt, LOP of 13-7/8″ from rear position sgl trigger. Splinter forearm checkered in standard DH pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. Receiver is engraved in standard DHE pattern, engraving chased, pointer on left, setter on right, surrounded by Parker scroll. Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz. PROVENANCE: The Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine as refurbished, retaining virtually all of its restored finish to wood and metal. Buttstock and forearm with a couple of minute handling marks are reddish in tone with a glossier finish. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Slight play in hinge when open though bbls are on face. Mechanics are crisp, trigger and ejectors are in time. This gun matches the record as found in the Parker Identification and Serialization Book. 51143-5 JSL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2354

EARLY PARKER BROS. DH GRADE GAME GUN.

SN 83294. Cal 12 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. Full length Damascus matted top rib with brass front bead marked “Parker Bros Makers, Meriden, Conn. Damascus Steel”. #2 frame Nickel-plated double triggers, extractors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in standard DH pattern with brass oval engraved “M” and 14″ LOP over solid red Silvers type recoil pad. Splinter forearm checkered in standard D grade pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. Receiver is nicely engraved in early Parker scroll with setter on right, pointer on left and four pheasants on bottom. Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz. PROVENANCE: Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Excellent as partially refurbished (bbls and wood only). Bbls are truly exceptional with bold and vivid contrast as restored by the late master gunsmith Dr. Oscar Gaddy. Receiver retains 40% orig case color, shiny on sides and toned toward front of action. Buttstock and forearm have been expertly restored by Gaddy, and are in beautiful blonde and honey color. Trigger guard retains 40% orig high polish blued finish, mostly on bow. Bores are excellent with a ping or two, having been worked on by Dr. Gaddy. Mechanics are crisp, and gun is tight and on face. According to our consignor, this was a first Parker shotgun he ever purchased and the one that sparked his interest in collecting these guns and ultimately inspiring him to found the Parker Gun Collectors Association. 51143-4 JSL (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2355

*PARKER 1-1/2 FRAME VHE GRADE SKEET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 239561. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls with tapered, matted concave rib, dual ivory beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, SKEET IN/SKEET OUT chokes, ejectors, non-automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Top of rib is marked “Parker Bros.Makers.Meriden.Ct.U.S.A.Vulcan Steel”. Receiver with zig-zag border engraving and “Parker” on bottom. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered straight grip buttstock, Hawkins recoil pad, nickel shield, checkered beavertail forend. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14″; from rear position sgl trigger. The book “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” records 239561 as a V Grade 12 gauge 26″ bbl with ejector and single trigger and pistol grip stock. Investigation of stock reveals correct stamped SN in channel for trigger guard tang and handwritten in pencil in beavertail forend. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-98% restored blue with a few minor nicks and scratches and rub mark from forend. Receiver has 80% restored cyanide case colors with thinning to gray patina across bottom. Straight grip trigger guard has 90-95% restored blue thinning at edges and across grip area. Stock is sound with minor chip behind top tang and minute grain separation at right side of receiver, sharp checkering and a few light nicks and scratches and a light coat of added finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with strong ejectors, nice shiny bores. This is a nice late Parker Skeet gun. 51393-4 JSL (2,500-4,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 2356

*RARE PARKER VHE 12 GA SHOTGUN ON 1/2 FRAME WITH ORIGINAL SINGLE TRIGGER.

SN 241534. Cal 12 ga. 28 ” Vulcan steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. Choked Cyl/Mod. Full length matted top rib without legend and twin ivory beads. Bbl flats marked with unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs 11 oz. Parker SST, auto ejectors, and auto safety. Capped full pistol buttstock checkered in standard two-point VH grade pattern with nickel shield at toe engraved “FM”, 14-1/4″ LOP over maroon leather covered pad with two black spacers. Splinter forearm checkered in standard V grade pattern with Deeley release. Cyanide case hardened receiver engraved with typical zigzag pattern and marked “Parker” on bottom of frame. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. PROVENANCE: The Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Exceptional as completely and competently refurbished, likely by Del Grego. Bbls and trigger guard retain 96-98% custom restored rust-blue finish. Receiver and forearm iron retain virtually all of their cyanide case colors. Trigger plate is ever so slightly proud of bottom of frame. Screws are all excellent. Buttstock and forearm retain nearly all their custom, somewhat glossy reddish finish. Buttstock with near invisible repair on both right and left side of trigger guard near tang screw. Mechanics are excellent. Trigger works well. Ejectors are in time. Bores are bright and shiny. These half-frame guns are quite rare and highly collected. Mr. Marshall purchased this gun from legendary Parker dealer Herschel Chadick many years ago. 51143-6 JSL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2357

*PARKER DH GRADE DAMASCUS BARRELED SHOTGUN.

SN 121504. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Damascus steel bbls, #2 frame, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Single bead, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. DH non-ejector receiver. Sporting dog vignettes on each side, & four ducks aflight on floorplate, all surrounded by banknote scroll. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with Parker logo. Skeleton buttplate with checkered butt. Blank initial oval in toe line. LOP 14-1/2″. DAC 1-1/2″. DAH 2-1/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good. Bbls retain Damascus pattern finish with a scattered area of finish loss on underside of both bbls. Mirror bores. Receiver engraving sharp. Nice screws. Trigger bow has traces of orig blue. Lower tang silvered. Stock and forend have been refinished. Professionally repaired hairline crack behind top tang. Buttplate toned to silver with butt checkering nice. Gun is very slightly loose with forend off, tight when assembled. Crisp mechanics. Top lever at center. 51482-1 (2,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2358

Revised: 4/6/2017

Ivory Note due to ivory beads. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meet the standard for sale under ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase.

*SCARCE PARKER VHE 12 GA SHOTGUN WITH ALL OPTIONS.

SN 229124. Cal. 12 ga. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Chokes Imp Cyl/Mod. Full length ventilated matted top rib with twin ivory beads. 1-1/2″ frame. Parker SST, auto ejectors, auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with nickel shield near toe and 14-1/8″ LOP over “Parker” DHBP. Beavertail forearm checkered in three-point pattern with Deely release and proper reinforcing bolt. Receiver is Zig-zag border engraved and marked “Parker Bros.” on sides. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, as partially restored. Bbls retain virtually all of professional restored finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored and retain virtually all of a slightly reddish finish with only minor handling marks. Receiver is excellent and retains approximately 40% orig case color, toned on bottom. Trigger plate and trigger guard have been restored and aged back and match overall condition quite well. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny. A handsome, all option Parker. 51716-3 JSL (2,500-4,000) C&R – Lot 2359

*EARLY PARKER BROS DHE 12 GA GAME GUN.

SN 138874. Cal 12 ga. 30″ Titanic steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Cyl/Imp Mod. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. #2 frame with unstruck bbl weight 4 lbs. Non-selective sgl trigger by Miller, auto ejectors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in standard DHE pattern with nickel oval near toe engraved “FM” with 14″ LOP over “Old English Type pad by Pachmayr with two 1/4” black spacers. Splinter forearm is checkered in standard DHE pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. Frame is engraved in typical DHE style with setter on right, pointer on left and four birds on floorplate all surrounded by Parker early light scroll engraving. Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz. PROVENANCE: The Forest R. Marshall Collection. CONDITION: Very good as partially refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a re-blacked finish, engraving re-cut at breech end. Receiver and trigger guard have toned mostly grey. Trigger plate has been restored with new color added at trigger, presumably when the new trigger was installed. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their restored finish with light handling marks. Gun is tight on face, trigger works, ejectors are slightly out of time. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel and a small ping in right tube towards muzzle has been repaired. A nice late season pheasant hunting partner. 51143-7 JSL (2,000-3,500) C&R – Lot 2360

*PARKER DH 12 GA GAME GUN.

SN 120654. Cal. 12 ga. 28″ Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, chokes are CYL/FULL. Full length matted top rib with bone mid-bead and steel front bead. Frame size marking illegible. Dbl triggers, extractors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with nickel oval and 13-3/4″ LOP over compressed “NOSHOC” pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip. Receiver is nicely scrolled with game scene engraved in typical DH pattern, pointer on left, setter on right, four birds on bottom. Accompanied by a PGCA letter describing the gun in its current configuration except for pad and detailing other work on this gun. Weight: 7lb. 2oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain approx 70% visible Damascus pattern with minor staining and toning and evidence of several old light pings. Buttstock is a beautiful fiddle-back walnut, retains about 70% of its orig finish. Minor grain separation behind top tang. Grip cap screw is a replacement. Forearm with checkering. Mostly gone, and in need of restoration. Mechanics are good. Bores with scattered minor pitting and safety is a bit gummy. 51644-5 JSL140 (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2361

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EARLY PARKER BROS. DH 12 GA SHOTGUN WITH FISHTAIL TOP LEVER.

SN 71615. Cal. 10 ga. 30″ Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. No. 3 frame. Dbl triggers, extractor, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in 3-pt pattern with checkered side panels, nickel oval near toe and 13″ LOP over original skeleton buttplate. Splinter forearm checkered in standard D-grade pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. Receiver is nicely engraved in standard early D-pattern, pointer on left, setter on right, four birds on bottom surrounded by well cut Parker scroll. Accompanied by a PGCA letter describing this gun as a DH 10 ga with 30″ Damascus bbls. Current LOP and weight vary from letter, though there is a record of this gun being returned to Parker for service in late 1892. Weight: 8lb. 6oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain 80% orig Damascus pattern with a minor ping in right tube by muzzle. Receiver has toned to gun metal gray with a hint or two of orig color in protected areas only. Buttstock and forearm are very good, retaining most of an older aged professionally restored finish (perhaps factory) with scattered hunting bumps and light scratches. Mechanics are very good. Bores are bright and shiny. 51644-4 JSL142 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2362

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*LOVELY PARKER DH GRADE DAMASCUS BARREL SHOTGUN.

SN 123280. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ Parker Damascus bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Frame size unmarked. Single bead. Concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Extractors. DH style engraved non-ejector receiver, with Pointer on left, Setter on right, four birds aflight on floorplate, all with touches of foliate scroll. Scroll on trigger bow and top lever. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip buttstock with Parker cap, handsome grain. Skeleton buttplate, checkered inset. Auto safety. CONDITION: Very Good. Clear Damascus patterns on bbl with light spotting on muzzle end of left bbl. Mirror bores. Receiver nicely silvered with bright case color on rear portion of floorplate & under top lever. Stock & forend are sound w/ some light finish rubbed in long ago. Checkering sharp. Buttplate silvered w/nice checkering. Top lever center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 50979-1 (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2363

*LIGHTWEIGHT PARKER BROS GH 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 173289. Cal 12 ga. 26″ (orig length) Special steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Cyl/Imp Mod. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. #1 frame with unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs. 3 oz. Dbl triggers, extractors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in three-point pattern with Nickel-shield near toe. 14″ LOP over Parker Brothers DHBP. Buttstock has particularly nice flame grain and fiery color. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip checkered in standard GH pattern. Receiver is nicely engraved in typical G grade pattern and marked “Parker Bros” on sides. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as found and appear totally orig throughout. Bbls retain approx 85% orig blued finish with minor scratches, oxidation and a couple of old light removed dents towards muzzle. Buttstock and forearm are excellent and retain approx 80% orig finish with a light added finish for conservation. Beginning age separation behind trigger guard and top tang. Receiver retains 40-50% orig case color, mostly on sides and top, toned on bottom. Trigger guard is excellent and retains approx 30% orig blue. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel, mechanics feel crisp. 51564-2 JSL (2,000-2,500) C&R – Lot 2364

*PARKER VH GRADE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

SN 172119. Cal. 16 ga. 27-7/8″ bbls, 2-9/16″ chambers, CYL/MOD chokes. Single bead, concave matted rib. “1” frame. Splinter forend. VH grade non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with Parker logo cap. Dog’s head hard rubber buttplate with widow’s peak. Initial shield in toe line. LOP 14-1/4″. DAC 1-5/8″. DAH 2-3/4″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Bbls retain a nice amount of orig blue with many scattered handling marks and slight abrasions. Slight dimple on left bbl approx 12″ behind muzzle and several tiny scattered dings. Bright bores. Receiver with nice amount of orig color in protected areas, the rest is grayed. Nice screws. Trigger bow silvered. Buttstock and forend very nice finish, with scattered handling marks. Checkering prominent. Grip cap and buttplate excellent. Top lever right. Gun is tight, mechanics crisp. 51482-2 (1,750-2,750) C&R – Lot 2365

*SCARCE PARKER BROS VHE 20 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 229787. Cal 20 ga. 28″ Vulcan steel bbls with full length matted top rib and steel front bead. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. #0 frame. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with nickel shield checkered in standard VH pattern with 13-7/8″ LOP over modern Hawkins ventilated pad. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip checkered in standard VH pattern. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains 80% orig blued finish with minor toning and losses at carry point. A couple of old, very minor dents towards muzzle in both bbls. Receiver has gone grey with a trace or two of case color and minor staining. Buttstock and forearm retain most of an older restored finish with scattered handling marks and scratches. A really nice usable small bore Parker – getting scarce these days. 51500-47 JSL (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 2366

SCARCE HIGH CONDITION PARKER BROS GRADE 2 10 GA SHOTGUN WITH PARKER MADE LAMINATED BARRELS.

SN 15056. Cal 10 ga. 30″ Laminated steel bbl, with rare “P” marking indicating these bbls made by Parker Brothers. 2-7/8″ chambers. Full length laminated steel top rib with steel front bead. #3 frame with unstruck bbls weight of 5 lbs. 6 oz. Bbls with SN 6738 on bbl flats though appear to have been with this gun since new and fit perfectly. Dbl triggers, extractors, beautiful round knob pistol grip buttstock is checkered in three-point pattern with Nickel-shield behind top tang and full steel buttplate with 14″ LOP. Splinter forearm with SN 14305 checkered in typical Grade 2 fashion with Deeley release and steel tip. Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Extremely fine with bbls and wood having been expertly restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a restored finish and are very unusual, though orig, and are not a matching laminated pattern, more tightly woven pattern on right tube than left, and this is one of those Damascus anomalies that occasionally turn up. Buttstock and forearm are excellent as restored though wood to metal fit is perfect and checkering remains crisp. There are two filled in inserts on sides of shield near wrist that appear old. Receiver retains nearly all of its orig early smoky Parker case colors, starting to tone on bottom, particularly vivid on locks and top. Triggers, trigger guard and thumb push retain most of their orig Nitre-blued finish, with an area of cleaned oxidation on bow. Buttplate is very good with 30-40% toned orig blue remaining and some chemical staining throughout. Even though this gun has mismatched numbers, it really is an enigma and a quite collectible, high condition Parker. 51393-2 JSL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2367

*PARKER VH GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 125147. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, 2-3/4″ chambers, F/F chokes. Twin ivory beads, concave matted rib. Splinter forend. Extractors. #2 frame. Non-ejector VH engraved receiver. Double triggers. Capped pistol grip with Parker logo. Un-engraved initial shield. Dog’s head buttplate. LOP 14-1/4″ DAC 1-5/8″ DAH 2-5/8″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good. Orig bbl blue with heavy wear at muzzles, breech ends and above forend. Many scattered areas of wear and scratching. Bright bores. Receiver with little orig color in protected areas, balance silvering. Trigger bow silvering. Wood condition good, sound, fits well. Checkering prominent on forend & grip. Much orig finish with minor handling marks & finish loss commensurate with age. Grip cap & buttplate excellent. Top lever at center. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 51482-4 (1,250-2,250) C&R – Lot 2368

VERY EARLY PARKER BACK ACTION DOLLAR GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 0152. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls of Decarbonized Steel. CYL & CYL bores. 2-5/8″ chambers. Very early Parker before standard grading system replaced the “Dollar Grade” designation. Rnd body lifter action, back action locks, dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened steel tipped walnut forearm with straight grip walnut stock. Forearm has two diamond panels checkering while stock has point pattern checkering characteristic of later standardized patterns. LOP: 14-1/4″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Metal finish is faded to mottled patina. Bores have light pitting. Wood has aged worn appearance with some heavy dents. Stock has cracks and small chips around top tang and trigger guard with long crack extending into butt from right side of buttplate. 51482-5 (1,250-2,250) – Lot 2369

*PARKER VH GRADE SHOTGUN WITH VENTILATED RIB.

SN 226377. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ bbls, ventilated rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN CT. USA VULCAN STEEL”. 3 digit number marked on underside of rib, cataloger cannot be certain it’s “377”. 2-3/4″ chambers, IM/IM chokes. Twin beads. Snap on forend. Extractors. #1-1/2 frame. VH non-ejector receiver. Double triggers. Parker capped grip. Replacement Hawkins ventilated pad. LOP 14-1/2″ over pad. DAC 1-3/4″. DAH 2″. Auto safety. CONDITION: Good as refinished. Mirror polish reblue on bbls with finish loss at muzzles and breeches. Bores bright but frosted. Blue loss on rib at junction of rib & rib extension. Light reapplied colors on receiver, toning to silver & gray. Reblued trigger guard shows wear. Wood is sound & refinished. Checkering freshened. Gun is tight, operates crisply. 51482-3 (1,250-2,250) C&R – Lot 2370

PARKER LIFTER ACTION HAMMER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

SN 8778. Cal. 10 ga. Plain twist bbls shortened to 26-1/2″. CYL & CYL bores. 2-7/8″ chambers. O grade T quality shotgun on no. 2 frame. Lifter action with dbl triggers and extractors. Key fastened steel tipped splinter forearm and straight hand stock of plain checkered walnut with name shield on wrist. LOP: 14-1/8″ over steel shotgun buttplate. CONDITION: Bbl finish is faded to dark patina. Pitted bores. Left bbl has deep unraised dent 4-1/2″ from muzzle. Action finish has faded to dark mottled patina. Stocks have dark worn appearance with scattered handling marks having small cracks behind locks. Action is loose on frame when forearm removed. 51593-1 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2371

*PARKER VHE 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 204725. Cal 12 ga. 28″ Vulcan steel bbls with full length matted top rib and steel front bead. 2-7/8″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. #1 frame. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with nickel shield checkered in standard VH pattern with 14-5/8″ LOP over Parker DHBP (1-1/4″ wood extension has been added to butt). Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip checkered in standard VH pattern. Weight: 7 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains approx 70% orig blued finish with minor toning and beginnings of pinprick erosion scattered throughout. Receiver with approx 30% orig case color and minor staining. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their restored finish with scattered handling marks and scratches. Buttstock has been broken and appears repaired at the wrist. Trigger guard has been re-blued and trigger guard tang screw is a replacement. A nice working “Old Reliable”. 51500-2 JSL (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2372

*PARKER VHE 12 GA SHOTGUN.

SN 228227. Cal 12 ga. 30″ Vulcan steel bbls with full length matted top rib and brass front bead. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. 1-1/2 frame. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with nickel shield checkered in standard VH pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over Parker DHBP. Splinter forearm with Deeley release and steel tip checkered in standard VH pattern. Previous owners SSN electric pencil engraved on inside of forearm, bottom rib, and water table. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains 60-70% orig blued finish with minor toning and beginnings of pinprick erosion scattered throughout. Left tube with dent approx 5″ from the muzzle. Receiver has gone grey with a trace or two of case color and minor staining. Buttstock and forearm retain most of their restored finish with scattered handling marks and scratches. Forearm has been broken and appears repaired though cracks are still visible on both sides. Action is a touch loose. A good working gun with good dimensions. 51500-1 JSL (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2373

*SCARCE PARKER TROJAN GRADE 16 GA WITH CASE.

SN 221303. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ steel bbls. 2-1/2″ chambers. Choked Mod/Full. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. #1 frame with unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs. 7 oz. Dbl triggers, extractors, auto safety. Uncapped full pistol grip buttstock checkered in two-point pattern with 14″ LOP over orig serrated lined HRBP. Splinter forearm checkered in diamond pattern. Unengraved receiver marked “Parker Bros” on sides. Housed in an unmarked leather LOM case. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent as found. Bbls retain approx 70% lightly toned orig blued finish. Buttstock and forearm are excellent with light scattered hunting bumps, scratches and handling marks throughout though nothing offensive. Stocks with some added finish, overall rate very good to excellent. Receiver retains approx 40-50% of its orig case color. Trigger guard has mostly toned grey with a hint or two of orig blue. Case is excellent with minor handling marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanics are excellent. Screws are excellent and this would make a great hunting partner. 51544-7 JSL (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2374

*PARKER BROS 12 GA VHE SHOTGUN.

SN 198325. Cal 12 ga. 28″ Vulcan steel bbls. 2-5/8″ chambers. Choked full/full. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead and marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden, CT. U.S.A. Vulcan Steel”. #1-1/2 frame. Dbl triggers, auto ejectors, auto safety. Capped full pistol grip buttstock with Nickel shield checkered in standard V grade pattern with 14-1/4″ LOP over orig Parker Bros. DHBP. Splinter forearm checkered in standard V grade pattern with Deeley release and steel tip. Receiver with zig-zag border pattern and marked Parker Bros. on both sides. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. CONDITION: Excellent having been used and enjoyed many days in the field. Bbls retain approx 90% old restored finish. Receiver retains approx 70% of an old likely Del Grego refurbished cyanide case hardening. Trigger guard has mostly toned and retains traces of its blue. Buttstock and forearm are very good. Checkering lightly thinned with scattered scratches and hunting bumps, most notably towards toe and breech end of forearm. Minor wood loss with grain separation on right side of trigger guard near bow. Bores are excellent. Ejectors work and gun is tight and on face, top lever at center. 51500-3 JSL (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2375