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2409
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$37,375.00
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*SCARCE 20 GAUGE PARKER BHE.SN 214799. Cal. 20 ga. 3″ Chambers. 0 Frame. 26″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “Acme Steel” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers, and is filed with single bead behind fences and chevron on top lever. It is engraved in typical “B” style with 70% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of double dogs on sides, and fine scene of quail in hilly background on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangle on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely marbled and lightly figured European walnut round knob semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in fleur-di-lis pattern and has checkered side panels. Drop points are carved with fleur-di-lis in classic “B” style. A vacant gold oval is set into tip of ball grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.627, right -.627. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.029 (full). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 5 lbs 11 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality re-blue, engraving remains clear. Action retains most of its orig case color, which has faded somewhat overall. Presentation is a very pleasing tarnished silver. Stocks retain nearly all of a rubbed oil finish, over some light marks and with a few subsequent light scratches. Checkering perfectly re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Screw slots are excellent. Ejectors are in time. A very scarce gun; only 109 made with Acme steel in 20 ga., 28 with 26″ bbls. 4-50451 MGM23 (27,500-47,500) – Lot 2409
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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. |