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2424
$9,775.00

*SCARCE 30 INCH BARREL 20 GAUGE PARKER GHE.

SN 233343. Cal. 20 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. O Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “SPEC. STEEL” on top rib. All correct marks are on water table and bbl flats. All specifications match those listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved in typical “G” style with flourishes of scroll surrounding oval vignettes of game birds surmounted by “PARKER BROS” on each side of action. A pair of pheasants, one standing, one flying, are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Fine flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.615, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.022 (full), right -.016 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter with specifications, and stating it was shipped on April 8, 1929. Also included is a photocopy of the original stock book page confirming all specifications of this gun as found today. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and breech ends, thinned a bit at usual handling point. Action retains 40 – 50% orig case hardening color, quite vivid where protected, silvered from normal handling wear. Trigger guard retains about 30% of its blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, worn through on high edges with numerous marks and scratches, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Screw slots are excellent. Only 138 GH Parkers were made in 20 gauge with 30″ bbls. 4-51264 MGM35 (8,500-14,500) – Lot 2424

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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