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*RARE “EXPERIMENTAL” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 30-40 KRAG WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33968. Cal. 30-40 Krag. 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in double step front ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, Winchester proof marks, and “EXPERIMENTAL”. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked “EXPERIMENTAL”. Breechface has gas escape channels and sides of action are ported behind fences. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold which are suitable quarry for this caliber; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-3/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-8 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1280 |
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1281
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$0.00 |
*RARE “EXPERIMENTAL” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 50-140 WINCHESTER WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33969. Cal. 50-140 Winchester (will accept all standard 50 caliber straight Winchester cartridges regardless of length). 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in quarter rib, and gold bead front sight is in matching front ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, Winchester proof marks, and “EXPERIMENTAL”. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked “EXPERIMENTAL”. Breechface has gas escape channels and sides of action are ported behind fences. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold which are suitable quarry for this caliber (may be a stretch for the big horn); bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-9 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1281 |
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1282
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$31,625.00 |
*RARE “EXPERIMENTAL” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 470 NITRO EXPRESS WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33970. Cal. 470 NE. 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching front ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, and Winchester proof marks. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked “EXPERIMENTAL”. Sides of action are ported behind fences. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold which are a bit small for this caliber; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-10 MGM (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1282 |
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1283
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*RARE “EXPERIMENTAL” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 9.3 x 72 R WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33971. Cal. 9.3 x 72R. 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching front ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, Winchester proof marks and “EXPERIMENTAL”. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked “EXPERIMENTAL”. Sides of action are ported behind fences. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold which are barely suitable for this caliber; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-5/8″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-11 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1283 |
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1284
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$0.00 |
*RARE “EXPERIMENTAL” WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 45-70 WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33972. Cal. 45-70. 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching front ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, and Winchester proof marks. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with engine turned water table, is proofed and marked “EXPERIMENTAL”. Sides of action are ported behind fences. Action is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game semi-relief inlaid in gold which are suitable for this caliber (perhaps not the big horn); bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. XXX crotch figured American walnut engraved steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2-7/8″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/4″. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle, snap caps, cleaning equipment, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-12 MGM (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1284 |
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1285
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*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 30-30 WINCHESTER WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33973. Cal. .30-30 Win. 26″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, and Winchester proof marks. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with Model 21 Winchester information on engine turned water table is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding semi-relief gold inlaid vignettes of game which might be a bit of an over reach for this caliber; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Dark fancy stump figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-3/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains gold-plated square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. Snap caps have corrosion. 53197-2 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1285 |
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1286
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$25,875.00 |
*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 “GRAND AMERICAN” DOUBLE RIFLE IN 405 WINCHESTER WITH CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 33974. Cal. .405 Win. 24″ Bbls with roll die marking on top left bbl are engraved with caliber. One standing, three folding leaf express rear sight is in island base, and gold bead front sight is in matching ramp. Breech ends of bbls are engraved with 3″ triangles of scroll. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with SN, caliber, and Winchester proof marks. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. Blued flat side action with Model 21 Winchester information on engine turned water table is fitted with gold plated single selective trigger and automatic safety. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of game which are suitable quarry for this caliber inlaid in gold; bugling elk on left side, moose on right, and big horn sheep on trigger plate. The head of a grizzly bear is in gold on trigger guard bow. Fences are relief carved with oak leaves and acorns. Superbly crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over red Winchester pad. Side panels and grip are B-carved, with numerous fleur-di-lis intrusions and flourishes into butt. Matching beavertail ejector forend has inset contrasting wood tip, reinforcing brace, and engine turned internals. Drop at heel: approx 2″, drop at comb: approx 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Oak and leather case with brass corners has gold canvas trimmed outer cover. Case is lined in burgundy cloth and has gold embossed black leather Model 21 label in lid. Case contains gold-plated square oil bottle, snap caps, and wrapping paper. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only the faintest of handling and assembly marks in all wood and metal surfaces. Mechanically crisp. Case is excellent. 53197-1 MGM (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1286 |
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1287
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$0.00 |
*RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 UPGRADED TO “GRAND AMERICAN” STYLE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.SN 5366. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 26″ Bbls with slightly raised matted rib have model and gauge information on side of left bbl, and are engraved with 2″ triangles of scroll at breech ends. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Winchester proofs and SN. Bottoms of bbls are marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” as well as “Skeet” and “Skeet”. Blued standard action with non-automatic safety, and gold plated single selective trigger, has all Winchester model and patent information on engine turned water table. Action is engraved in “Grand American” style with near full coverage varying sized scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs and birds, major subjects flush gold inlaid; setter on left, pointing pointer on right, pair of feeding pheasant on bottom, and portrait of spaniel on trigger guard bow. Fences are deeply carved with oak leaves. XXX crotch figured American walnut square knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over checkered wood butt, and is B-carved in “Grand American” style with ribbons and fleur-di-lis through pattern. Matching beavertail forend has reinforcing brace and engine turned internals. Bore diameter: left -.552, right – .552. Bore restrictions: left – .012 (mod), right – .013 (mod). Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun is housed in tan leather case with stitched leather corners which has reddish canvas trimmed outer cover. Interior is lined in burgundy cloth, and has gold embossed Winchester Model 21 label in lid. Case contains square oil bottle and cleaning equipment, as well as wrapping tissue. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, with only a few of the lightest handling and assembly marks in all custom wood and metal finishes. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is also near new. Interior is excellent. 53197-13 MGM (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1287 |
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1288
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$14,375.00 |
*RARE 28 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN WITH BOX.SN 32366. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls with raised matted ventilated rib are marked “MODEL 21 WINCHESTER” “TRADEMARK” “28 GAUGE 2-3/4” on top of left bbl. Bbl flats are stamped with SN and Winchester proofs. Bottoms of bbls are stamped “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL” and with chokes “WS-1” and “WS-2”. Blued action with automatic safety and blued selective single trigger is marked “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO” and with proof on water table. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Winchester capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt, and features checkered side panels, and point pattern checkering at grip. Beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left -.551, right – .550. Bore restrictions: left – .010 (skeet), right – .006 (skeet). Drop at heel: 2-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Gun is accompanied by cardboard box with Model 21 label, with no information filled in. Box contains packing material. PROVENANCE: WINCHESTER label, information flyers, and instruction booklet along with blank invoice and catalog. Bill Trotter collection. CONDITION: Essentially as new, with only a very few of the faintest of handling and assembly marks on all metal and wood surfaces. Looks to be unfired since proof. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent. 52922-1 MGM (12,000-15,000) C&R – Lot 1288 Click here to view provenance |
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1289
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$5,175.00 |
*WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SHOTGUN WITH 21-6 ENGRAVING.SN 29531. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Bbls marked for “IC” and “Mod” are also marked “CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER” in milled out portion of slightly raised concave matted rib. There are 3″ pyramids of nicely cut scroll on breech ends. Blued flat side action with non-automatic safety and blued single selective trigger is engraved in 21-6 style with near full coverage varying sized scroll surrounding vignettes of game and dogs; setter on left side of action, and pointer on right. Two pheasant are on trigger plate, and portrait of a spaniel (?) is on trigger guard bow. XXX crotch figured American walnut steel capped pistol grip buttstock with point pattern checkering measures 13-3/4″ over black KICKEEZ pad. Grip cap is scroll engraved and has initials “LC” in gold. Matching beavertail forend with contrasting wood tip, has reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left -.734, right – .734. Bore restrictions: screw chokes. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter relating that this gun was finished August 28, 1953 as a custom built field grade, with 28″ bbls choked IC and Mod. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Metal parts are slightly silvered on sharp edges of their newly applied finish blue. There are some very light subsequent marks in renewed stock finish, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting, possibly leading. Mechanically good. 53155-1 MGM (5,500-7,500) C&R – Lot 1289 |
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1290
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$11,500.00 |
*20 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 WITH VENTILATED RIB AND BOX.SN 17118. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Bbls with ventilated rib are marked for improved cylinder and modified. Winchester model and gauge information are on top of left bbl. Bottoms of bbls have all correct marks. Blued Model 21 action has matted top of standing breech, automatic safety, and blued single selective trigger. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over checkered wood butt. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Side panels are also checkered. Beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing brace. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. Red printed box has large white end label with information for this gun inked in. PROVENANCE: Bill Trotter collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored to new, with only the faintest marks in wood or metal. Bores are excellent. Mechanically crisp. Box is good. 52922-2 MGM (10,000-14,000) C&R – Lot 1290 |
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1291
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$0.00 |
*28 GAUGE C S M C MODEL 21-6 SHOTGUN.SN W38333. Cal. 28 ga. 32″ Bbls with raised ventilated rib are marked “MODEL 21 – CSM – TRADEMARK – 28 GAUGE 2-3/4” on top of left bbl, front ivory bead. Bottoms of bbls and engine turned flats are marked with all pertinent information including chokes of “full” and “full”. Blued flat side action with lightening cuts in water table, automatic safety, and gold-plated single selective trigger, is engraved and carved in 21-6 style with near full coverage varying sized scroll surrounding relief engraved vignettes of dogs and game; retriever on left and pointer on right side, pair of pheasant on trigger plate, and portrait of spaniel on trigger guard bow. XXX crotch figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and gold oval engraved with initials “TMW” is on toe line. Matching beavertail forend with contrasting wood tip has engine turned internals and reinforcing brace. Bore diameter: left -.550, right – .550. Bore restrictions at muzzles: left – .030 (full), right – .040 (full). Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: Bill Trotter collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining over 95% orig finish, silvering a touch on high points of action, and with some light marks and rubs in wood. Bores appear excellent, but are dirty. Mechanically fine. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52922-5 MGM (12,500-17,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1291 |
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1292
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$3,162.50 |
*CSMC RBL .20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES.SN RBL001031. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ steel bbls. Plain top rib with brass front bead. Accompanied by a complete set of choke tubes in CSMC marked leather pouch. 2-3/4″ chambers. Steel capped pistol gripped buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern is of RBL exhibition quality. 14-1/8″ LOP over lined HRBP. DAC 1-9-16″ DAH 2-1/8″. Beaver tail forearm with Curtis push button release is also checkered in 2-point pattern. Gold plated single selective trigger. Automatic ejectors. Automatic safety. Assisted opener. Long tang trigger guard. Receiver is engraved in std 20 ga. RBL pattern. All visible SN’s match. Housed in a tan canvas RBL case with maroon felt interior with accessories. WEIGHT: 6lb 7oz. CONDITION: Fine as lightly field used. Retains approximately 95% orig blue finish. Coin receiver is very good with staining and beginning losses on left side and bottom and towards right side, there is also staining on trigger guard. Case and accessories are also very fine having seen a few trips to the field. Wood with scattered very minor handling marks. Bores are good, mechanics are fine. 53155-2 JSL (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1292 |
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1293
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$97,750.00 |
*EXCEEDINGLY RARE PARKER CHE 28 GAUGE SKEET SHOTGUN.SN 242219. Cal. 28 ga. 28″ ventilated rib fluid steel bbl with ivory front bead. 00 frame with bbl flats marked with SN, “SKEET IN/SKEET OUT” and un-struck bbl weight of 3 lbs 2 ozs. Left side of bbl lugs marked “C GRADE 28 GA/FOR 2 7/8″ SHELLS”. Proper reinforced forend lug. Nickel plated Parker single selective triggers, Automatic ejectors, non-auto safety. Buttstock is checkered in typical late Remington pattern with unusual semi-capped pistol grip and is of flame grained American walnut, with 13-3/8″ LOP from rear position single trigger over original engraved skeleton buttplate. Silver oval near toe. Beaver tail forearm with engraved Deeley release checkered in standard CHE pattern. Action is fabulously engraved likely by Runge, with scroll engraving on sides with setter on point on left side and pointer on point on right. Bottom of action with flying pheasant in wood scene surrounded by well-cut Runge executed scroll engraving and marked “PARKER” on bottom surrounded by more scroll. Fences are scroll engraved as is top lever which has proper cyanide case hardening. Trigger guard with burst of scroll at bow framed with zig-zag border pattern and finishing with scroll engraving, SN in wave and scroll pattern at tang. Bore diameter: left – .552, right – .552. Bore restrictions: left – .003 right – .002. Wall thickness: left – .035, right – .032. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 11 ozs. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain nearly all of the factory blue likely having been restored by Remington a few years after manufacture (overload proof stampings have been hand engraved). Buttstock and forearm are extremely fine as restored, likely during its very early life. Checkering appears factory and quite crisp and there is almost no doubt that the work done to the wood and bbls was performed by Remington. Action retains virtually all of its late Remington case color which is bold and vivid. Top lever is cyanide case colored, as is forearm iron which is proper for an Ilion mark gun of this vintage. Trigger guard retains approximately 90% original blue starting to flake on bow and with minor toning at grip. Bores are brilliant and shiny and breechface appears with only minor ejector scrapes. This gun has seen very little use. Mechanics are crisp. Unquestionably the finest CHE 28 ga skeet gun we have ever offered and one of only 3 or 4 Parkers ever made in this configuration. According to the Parker story there were only 5 “C” grades made with 28″ Acme bbls. A fabulous investment opportunity for an American sporting shotgun collector. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52920-6 JSL (75,000-110,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1293 |
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1294
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$41,400.00 |
*SUPERB ALL ORIGINAL PARKER GHE 28 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 217874. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ Special Steel bbls. No. 00 frame. 2-3/4″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with steel front bead. Automatic ejectors, automatic safety, original mid position Parker single selective trigger. Capped pistol grip buttstock, checkered in 3-pt pattern with nickel shield near toe, with 13-1/2″ LOP over original Parker Bros. DHBP. Splinter forearm checkered in standard G grade pattern with engraved Deeley release and engraved steel tip. Action is engraved in typical G grade pattern with two pheasants on right in field scene, two ducks on left in marsh scene and engraved “PARKER BROS” at top of oval game scenes. Bottom of action with two pheasants in circle with light scroll border. Trigger guard with small burst of scroll at bow and SN with wavy floral pattern. All visible SNs match. Bore diameter: left – .557, right –.558. Bore restrictions: left –020 (full), right – .011 (mod). Wall thickness: left –.025 , right – .023. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 5 lbs, 10 ozs. Accompanied by PGCA Research letter which confirms this gun in all aspects. CONDITION: Very fine and collector quality. Bbls retain 98%+ crisp original blued finish with original strike marks still present on breech ends. Buttstock and forearm are very fine with scattered handling marks and light scratches, particularly on left side of butt towards buttplate and a couple of minor impressions on right side of forearm towards frame. Action retains more than 90% of its original case hardened finish with some light losses on trigger plate and beginning thinning on bottom of frame. Color on breech balls have thinned. Trigger guard retains about 30% of its original blue, mostly flaked from storage, not from use. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bores. According to the Parker story there were only 64 “G” grades made in 28 gauge with 26″ bbls.Absolutely an as found high original condition small bore Parker worthy of serious consideration by the most advanced collectors. 52920-1 JSL (30,000-50,000) C&R – Lot 1294 |
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1295
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$57,500.00 |
*EXCEEDINGLY RARE (11 ESTIMATED) 20 GAUGE PARKER “A-1 SPECIAL” SHOTGUN WITH UNUSUAL DEEP RELIEF ENGRAVING WITH PGCA LETTER.SN 158188. (1912) Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. WHITWORTH STEEL” on concave matted rib. There are 2-3/4″ pyramids of deeply cut shaded scroll with floral highlights on breech ends, and geometric bands around muzzles. Engine turned bbl flats are stamped with Remington date codes “CNN3” and “APP3”. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and checkered dbl triggers. Water table is engine turned and stamped with all correct markings. Action is nicely filed with three beads around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron and transitions to pierced scrolled thumbpiece. Action is engraved with full coverage exceptionally well done relief carved large open scrolling acanthus with floral highlights within geometric borders. This pattern and style was typical on early “A-1 Specials”, much more bold and deeply cut than most later guns. “Parker Bros” is in relief on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has matching scroll and flowers on pierced bow and SN in relief on tang. Well marbled and stump figured European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton steel buttplate engraved with semi-relief scroll. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of early “A-1 Special” pattern, with flourishes into butt. A gold oval on toe line is engraved “C. C. Pope” “San Angelo” “Texas”. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed nib and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is engine turned and stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.621, right – .622. Bore restrictions: left – .023 (mod), right – .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .020. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger, except it is listed as a grade “W7” whereas this gun was undoubtedly made as an “A-1 Special” (grade 8), and so marked on water table. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter indicating gun was shipped May 1912 to J. E. Wells of Pine Bluff AK. CONDITION: Very good, as partially restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust re-blue over a few light marks, engraving slightly softened. Action has been cleaned to coin finish, engraving remains sharp and clear. Trigger guard re-blued, engraving softened. Buttstock most likely a factory replacement (factory records state it was orig supplied with a pad), retains over 90% of what appears to be its orig finish which is crazed overall. Forend wood is a later replacement (possibly factory, but not well done) which has SN in pencil in right bbl channel. Bores are fine with some scattered pitting in right bbl. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. An incredibly scarce and uniquely embellished small bore Parker. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 11 “A-1 Specials” were made in 20 ga., 3 with 28″ bbls. 51950-1 (60,000-90,000) C&R – Lot 1295 |
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1296
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$34,500.00 |
*EXTREMELY FINE AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VHE 28 GAUGE SKEET SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 239876. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ Vulcan steel bbls with full length matted top rib and twin ivory beads. 2-7/8″ chambers. Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, non-auto safety. 00 frame. Bbl flats marked with Parker overload proofs, “skeet in/skeet out” and un-struck bbl weight of 2 lbs 14 ozs. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-pt pattern with 14″ LOP over original checkered butt and has nickel oval near toe engraved with original owner’s initials “GWP” for George W. Pierce. Original beaver tail forearm checkered in 3-pt pattern with Deeley release. Action is zig-zag border engraved and marked “Parker” on bottom. All visible SNs match. Bore diameter: left – .552, right – .550. Bore restrictions: left – .007, right – .004. Wall thickness: left – .021, right – .027. Drop at heel: 1-1/2″, drop at comb: 2-3/16″. Weight: 6 lbs 2 ozs. Accompanied by Parker Brothers letter confirming this gun as found and original purchaser information. CONDITION: Very fine plus. All original in every respect, this rare gun has more than 95% original bbl blue with minor toning and a fingernail sized spot of loss approx. 9″ back from muzzle on right tube on top. Action retains approx. 90% darkened original case color. Buttstock and forearm are very fine, all original, and untouched with minor handling marks. There are 3 or 4 minor chips in the finish towards toe which do not in any way detract from the gun. Checkering is quite crisp. Forend latch has toned to silver. There is evidence of original strike marks at breech end of bbls and original high polish blue on ejector stop. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. This is an extremely rare untouched, high original condition skeet gun which would be very different to improve upon. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52920-5 JSL (25,000-40,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1296 |
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1297
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$23,000.00 |
*FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION .410 PARKER VH SHOTGUN.SN 223314. Cal. .410 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 000 Frame. 26″ Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Special lightweight Parker action with lightening cuts, has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “V” style with wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue with some high edge wear and a few marks. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered and flaked a bit on bottom from normal hand wear, and some areas of flaking on sides. Trigger guard retains almost all of a re-blue. Stocks retain 95% orig finish, thinning on high edges, with a number of light scratches and nicks, most notably an area of fairly deep denting at rear portion of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A scarce little gun, especially in this condition, with only 463 26″ bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. 53136-1 MGM (17,500-27,500) C&R – Lot 1297 |
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1298
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$31,625.00 |
*STUNNING PARKER A1 SPECIAL UPGRADE 410 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH RESEARCH LETTER.SN 236458. Cal. .410 ga. 26″ fluid steel bbls with 3″ chambers. Full length matted top rib with rib inscription of “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A PEERLESS STEEL”. No. 000 frame size with un-struck bbl weight of 2 lbs 9ozs. Front bead is missing. Gold plated engraved Parker Brothers single selective trigger. Automatic ejectors. Non-auto safety. Mounted with chestnut colored streaky marble buttstock which is checkered in A1 Special type pattern with checkered side panels ending in well-cut fleur de lis and checkered in flowing wave pattern through wrist terminating in stylized flame near toe. Gold shield near toe engraved with old English stylized “M”. 14-1/2″ LOP over fully engraved skeleton steel buttplate with checkered fleur de lis on top and bottom. Forearm is of semi-beaver tail type which is near fully checkered in fleur de lis and wave pattern. Fully scroll engraved Deeley release with stylized zig-zag border engraving. Action is double-beaded at fences and scroll engraved throughout with floral busts on backs of right and left side. Front of frame with stylized pigtails. Bottom of action with large gold inlaid “PARKER BROS” as is often found on A1 Specials. Trigger plate is fabulously engraved with flowers running through center and scroll engraving on sides accented by zig-zag border. Trigger guard is near fully scroll engraved SN in gold at tang. Bbl selector is also gold plated and engraved. Breech ends of bbls with 2-1/2″ wedges of fine scroll engraving and muzzles with 1″ scroll wedges. Internal parts are all beautifully polished. Top lever has been sculpted and is nicely scroll engraved. Accompanying this gun is a packet of research from Griffin & Howe noting that it was likely used by their president when received from Parker in 1934 and subsequently sold to a Mr. William E. Umstattd. Records show this gun originally shipped as a 26″ non-ejector .410 weighing 5 lbs 8 ozs with straight stock and choked, modified and full. Mr. Umstattd went on to become president of the Timkin Roller Bearing Company. He passed away 12/2/73. It is possible or likely that after his passing the gun was upgraded by a descendant or family member. At the time of upgrade, the forearm was fitted for auto-ejectors which the gun now has. Bore diameter: left – , right –,. Bore restrictions: left – , right – . Wall thickness: left – , right – . Drop at heel: “, drop at comb: “. Weight: 5 lbs 13 ozs. All visible SNs match. CONDITION: Extremely fine and near new retaining virtually all of its custom finish to both wood and metal. Has been fired perhaps a trip or two to the range, but remains in extremely fine condition. Bores are bright and shiny with minor orange peel. Mechanics are crisp. A gorgeous .410 upgrade. 53050-2 JSL (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1298 Click here to view provenance |
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1299
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$40,250.00 |
*EXCEPTIONAL PARKER AHE 12 GAUGE SPECIAL ORDER DOUBLE TRAP SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 224425. Cal. 12 ga. 32″ Acme steel bbls with full length ventilated matted top rib with twin ivory beads. No. 1-1/2 frame with bbl flats marked with overload proof marking and un-struck bbl weight of 4 lbs 2 ozs. 2-3/4″ chambers. Double triggers (front trigger is articulated), automatic ejectors, non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock is of superb dark chestnut color with straight grain through the wrist with 15″ LOP over hardened red silvers type pad. Buttstock is checkered in typical AHE pattern with checkered side panels ending in carved fleur de lis and checkered through the wrist in flowing wave pattern, with well executed flame pattern at wrist in front of comb. Toe with vacant gold oval. Large beaver tail forearm with proper reinforcement lug and finely scroll engraved Deeley release is checkered in flowing wave pattern with gorgeous floral accents near frame in corners. Action is spectacularly engraved with fine scroll engraving on sides. Two Gambel’s quail on left in field scene, two bobwhite quail in scene on right and marked “PARKER BROS” on both sides behind action screws. Trigger plate with 3 geese landing in marsh scene surrounded by tight scroll. Bottom of action with setter on point in field scene which is nicely framed in full scroll coverage. Fences are beaded with near full coverage scroll engraving and chain link border. Sculpted top lever with scroll engraving and top tang with bursts of scroll around tang screw and engraved “SAFE” in front of safety. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved as is tang with SN in flowing wave border pattern. All visible SNs match. Weight: 8 lbs 4 ozs. Bore diameter: left – .732, right –.734. Bore restrictions: left – .036 (full), right – .030 (full). Wall thickness: left – .034, right – .029. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″-. Accompanied by a PGCA letter confirming this gun in its current configuration exactly as found. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain approx. 97% strong original blued finish with only very minor handling marks. Buttstock and forearm are superb and retain nearly all their original finish with only minor handling marks. Checkering is crisp. Pad which is original to the gun is starting to harden. Action retains more than 90% vivid original case color, toned at high points and hard to detect because engraving is so fine, but is bold and present throughout. Screws are crisp. Trigger guard retains approx. 90% of its original blued finish with only very minor toning noted at tang. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bores. According to the Parker story there were only 20 AHE 12 gauge guns made with 32″ Acme steel bbls. An extremely rare and fantastic original condition double trap. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52920-7 JSL (35,000-45,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1299 |
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1300
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$34,500.00 |
*RARE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER BHE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 240438. Cal. 16 ga. 28″ Acme steel bbls with full length tapered matted top rib and steel front bead. No. 1 frame. 2-5/8″ chambers. Nickel plated double triggers, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock is checkered in BHE pattern with finely checkered side panels ending in fleur de lis and flowing wave pattern through the wrist. 14-1/8″ LOP over original engraved skeleton buttplate and with gold oval near toe engraved with initials “CLP” (?). Splinter forearm is nearly fully checkered with scroll engraved Deeley release and engraved steel tip. Action is fabulously engraved with scroll on sides and 2 quail in grass on right and 2 landing ducks in marsh scene on left surrounded by floral border pattern and scroll. Bottom of action with 2 pointers on trigger plate in field scene with scroll and crosshatch border pattern. Bottom front of action marked “PARKER” surrounded by well-cut scroll engraving. Trigger guard with bursts of floral scroll on bow and SN on tang surrounded by light scroll around tang screws. Chiseled and engraved top lever. Top tang is scroll engraved and marked “SAFE” in front of safety. Beaded fences. All visible SNs match. Bore diameter: left -.664, right – .665. Bore restrictions: left – .025 (Imod) right – .016 (mod). Wall thickness: left –.017, right – 024. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 ozs. Accompanied by Parker Brothers letter confirming this gun in its current configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95% original blued finish, engraving is crisp. Action retains approx. 75% beautiful original case color, particularly strong on sides starting to tone at front of action on bottom but still quite strong towards trigger plate. Some case color remains on fences. Top tang shows original brilliant case color. Trigger guard retains approx. 60% of its original blued finish, strong on bow, toned at grip. Forend iron has toned to a pleasing gray. Buttstock and forearm are extremely fine and retain nearly all of their original finish with some very minor finish added for preservation. Skeleton butt retains approx 70% original blued finish, toned at heel, particularly strong at toe. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are bright and shiny. According to the Parker story this is one of 34 16 gauge BHE grades with orig 28″ Acme steel bbls. This is a spectacular all original Parker which would be suitable for any collection and is easily the finest steel bbl BHE steel bbl 16 ga that has been offered publicly in the last 15 years. 52920-2 JSL (27,500-40,000) C&R – Lot 1300 |
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1301
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$0.00 |
*EXCEEDINGLY RARE SPECIAL ORDER PARKER CHE GRADE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH SPECIAL OPTIONS – ONE OF TWO MADE IN THIS CONFIGURATION WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 235786. Cal. 20ga. 28″ ventilated rib Acme Steel bbl with steel mid and front bead. No.0 frame with un-struck bbl weight 3lbs. 5ozs. Orig Parker sgl selective trigger, auto ejectors, non auto safety. Special order straight grip buttstock with teardrop behind action checkered in CHE pattern with the unique factory addition of a small flower at the top of wrist in checkering. Silver shield near toe. Buttstock is finished with a modern Silver’s type pad with 13-1/4″ LOP from rear position sgl trigger (would be 14-1/4 with double triggers). Splinter forearm checkered in standard CHE pattern with engraved Deeley release and engraved steel tip. Action is beautifully engraved with pointer on point on right side of action in field scene surrounded by well cut shaded scroll engraving and cross-hatch border pattern and setter in field scene on left. Bottom of action with well cut diving duck in beautiful marsh scene with cattails. Front of trigger plate with scroll engraving, all surrounded by cross-hatch border. Fences with burst of scroll. Long tang trigger guard with scroll engraving on bow and SN engraved at tang with flowing border pattern. Bbls marked as overload prooved and forearm with proper reinforced lug. Accompanied by a PGCA letter describing this gun as found today with the exception of LOP and weight. WEIGHT: 6lbs. 9ozs. CONDITION: Fine, bbls retain approx 95% orig blued finish with an area of minor loss ahead of forearm on bottom rib and left tube. Receiver retains about 1/3 of its orig case hardened finish mostly in protected areas. Trigger plate screws have been turned. Buttstock retains about 95% of its orig finish with oil added for preservation and shows minor handling marks and scattered minor hunting bumps throughout. Forearm retains most of its orig finish, again with some finish added for preservation. Bores are very good with a patch or two of beginning roughness in right tube. Mechanics are crisp. This is an extraordinarily rare investment grade Parker worthy of the finest collection. 53050-3 JSL (20,000-30,000) C&R – Lot 1301 Click here to view provenance |
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1302
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$0.00 |
*EXCEPTIONAL PARKER DHE 20 GAUGE WITH FACTORY LETTER.SN 238858. Cal. 20 ga. 28″ Titanic steel bbls with ivory mid and white plastic front bead. No. 0 frame. 2-5/8″ chambers. Bbl flats stamped with overload proof marking and marked with “R K” (Remington repair code Nov. 1941). Unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs. 2 oz. Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors, automatic safety. Flame grained American walnut buttstock is checkered in 3 point pattern with tear drops behind action and has 14-1/4″ LOP over engraved skeleton steel buttplate. Buttstock with what appears to be factory orig sling swivel eye hole mounted near toe and nickel oval. Elongated beavertail forearm is checkered in standard DHE pattern with engraved Deeley release and has proper reinforcing screw. Bottom rib with proper reinforced forend lug and what appear to be factory orig sling eye mount. Action is beautifully engraved in typical late DHE pattern with setter in rolling hills scene on right, pointer in field scene on left surrounded by late Parker open scroll engraving. Trigger plate with 4 ducks that are extremely well detailed in scroll bordered panel. Bottom of action engraved “PARKER” surrounded by scroll bursts. All visible SN’s match. Accompanied by a Parker Gun Collectors Assoc. factory letter. Describing this gun as found with the exception of the buttstock which is listed as capped pistol grip. 6 lbs. 13 oz. Bore diameter: left – .616, right –.616. Bore restrictions: left –.025 right –.005 . Wall thickness: left –.030, right –.026 . Drop at heel: 2-15/16″, drop at rear of Monte Carlo: 2-1/4″ drop at comb: 1-1/2″. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approximately 98% orig blued finish with a couple of minor light handling marks. Orig strike marks present on breech end of bbls as well as some orig blue on ejector stop. Buttstock is superb as near certainly updated by Remington in 1941 from its capped pistol grip configuration to current straight stock, retains nearly all of its orig finish with some finish added for preservation. Skeleton steel buttplate retains approximately 80% of its factory orig blued finish particularly strong near toe, toning at heel. Action retains virtually all of its factory orig case color with light high point edge wear. Engraving is extremely sharp and detailed. Beavertail forearm retains nearly all of a professionally restored finish with an ancient grain separation near forend knuckle. Checkering is quite crisp. Trigger guard retains more than half of its orig blue with blue loss at grip, quite strong on bow and back of tang. Buttstock & forearm checkering does not have a mullered border which is exactly what we would expect to find on a factory original 1941 Remington stock. This gun with the options noted above is an exceedingly rare, high orig condition Parker worthy of consideration by even the most discerning collector. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52920-4 MGM (25,000-35,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1302 |
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1303
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$0.00 |
*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND FINE PARKER DHE 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL 24″ BARRELS (ONE OF FOUR MADE IN THIS CONFIGURATION) WITH ORIGINAL HANG TAGS AND FACTORY LETTER.SN 239441. Cal. 16 ga. 24″ titanic steel bbls. 2-3/4″ chambers. No. 1 frame with overload proved marking on bbl flats and unstruck bbl weight of 3 lbs. 2 oz. Full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads. Gun has a nickel plated Parker single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and non-auto safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 3-point pattern with tear drop behind action, silver oval near toe and measures 13-3/4″ LOP from rear position single trigger to orig skeleton steel buttplate. Short beaver tail forearm checkered in standard DHE pattern with engraved Deeley release. Receiver is engraved in standard DHE pattern with setter in field on left, pointer in field on right surrounded by Parker scroll. Trigger plate engraved with 4 pheasants in portrait and scroll engraved at top. Bottom of action engraved “PARKER” surrounded by scroll. Trigger guard bow with burst of scroll and SN on tang in wave border and scroll pattern. Top lever is lightly engraved and top tang engraved “SAFE” in front of safety. All visible SN’s match. 6 lbs. 10 oz. Bore diameter: left -.665 , right –.665. Bore restrictions: left –.013 lt. mod. right –.021 mod. . Wall thickness: left –.023 , right –.023 . Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Accompanied by the orig hang tags this gun was shipped with, confirming the gun as found. Also accompanying this gun is a P.G.C.A. factory letter confirming the gun as found with the exception of the weight and notes a ship date of June 30, 1936. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Bbls retain approximately 97% orig blued finish with a small area of loss ahead of forearm on left tube. Buttstock & forearm retain nearly all of an expert factory quality finish. Buttplate has toned, screws still show some orig case color. Forearm with very minor grain separation at knuckle which could easily be made invisible. Action retains approximately 95% bold orig case color with high point edge wear, and thinning on fences and bottom of action. Trigger plate and sides of action are bold and vivid and this gun could easily be used as a benchmark gun for factory orig case colors. Trigger guard has been restored long ago and retains nearly all of its proper blue. This is an extremely rare Parker and the Parker story indicates only four 16 gauge DHE’s made with orig 24″ bbls. It is very likely this is the only one in this configuration with the options noted. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53050-1 JSL (15,000-25,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1303 Click here to view provenance |
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1304
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$8,625.00 |
*TRULY SUPERB CONDITION PARKER “DHE” SHOTGUN; A BENCHMARK GUN WITH PGCA LETTER.SN 204611. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on concave matted rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Case hardened action has all correct grade and patent information on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in usual “D” style with 80% coverage scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides with “PARKER BROS” in banner at rear of these scenes, and group of four pheasant on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock with typical “D” styling of drop points and point pattern checkering, measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Comb is unusually broad. Matching splinter ejector forend has usual latch and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.729, right – .729. Bore restrictions: left – .034 (full), right – .034 (full). Wall thickness: left – .037, right – .034. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 8 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/2″. Gun matches all specifications listed in PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger and PGCA Letter confirms the gun exactly as found today. CONDITION: Truly exceptional, original. A fine Parker by which to judge all others of its time period. Bbls retain essentially all orig lustrous factory blue, with only a few very minor marks. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, thinned and silvered a bit on fences and sharp edges, with a touch of loss from cleaning on bottom right of action. Rear portion of top strap and thumbpiece are silvered, forend latch is mostly all pewter in color. Blue on trigger guard is mostly all flaked to light gray brown, with traces of blue left in engraving. Blue on skeleton butt is also flaked and lightly worn to about 40%. Stock finish remains excellent with only some light marks, possibly with some added oil on butt, checkering very lightly worn and dark. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. 53136-2 MGM (7,500-11,500) C&R – Lot 1304 Click here to view provenance |
