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SN 133781. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (“K” for Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. Four flying fowl are on flicking trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely veined European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Hawkins pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has nicely filed tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. 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 the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue with some staining and marks. Action cleaned to bright silver, fading to pewter, with some spots, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks, some very deep at grip, on toe line, and rear portion of forend, checkering somewhat worn, considerably so on forend. Bores are very fine slightly frosted. Action is loose (needs a new bite before firing). Bbls are off face. Ejectors are out of time. THE PARKER STORY estimates 4200 D grade guns were made with Titanic steel bbls in this configuration. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sight. 49417-16 MGM315 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2371

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2371	$3,450.00	PARKER DHE. SN 133781. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker’s Meriden CT address and “TITANIC STEEL”. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (“K” for Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical “D” style with 60 – 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and an alert setter on right side. “Parker Bros” is on riband at rear of both sides. Four flying fowl are on flicking trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Dark, nicely veined European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided Hawkins pad. Stock is embellished in typical “D” grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has nicely filed tip, and typical Parker release with patent date stamped on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.039 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. 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 the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a satin re-blue with some staining and marks. Action cleaned to bright silver, fading to pewter, with some spots, engraving still sharp and clear. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish over numerous marks, some very deep at grip, on toe line, and rear portion of forend, checkering somewhat worn, considerably so on forend. Bores are very fine slightly frosted. Action is loose (needs a new bite before firing). Bbls are off face. Ejectors are out of time. THE PARKER STORY estimates 4200 D grade guns were made with Titanic steel bbls in this configuration. “Certifiable antique ivory” bead sight. 49417-16 MGM315 IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2371 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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