*SCARCE B GRADE PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP.

SN 223324. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Acme steel bbls with raised, ventilated rib, are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with proofs, grade, and weight, left side of lump, with SN, bottom with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and has nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage well cut large scroll within geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is within rectangle on both sides of action. A floral bouquet is centered on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black KICKEEZ pad over 1/4″ black spacer. Side panels are checkered, and have fleur-di-lis drop points in typical “B” style. Checkering is also typical “B”, with partial fleur-di-lis extension on back edge. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has rounded panel checkering, reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restriction: -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially restored. Bbl retains nearly all of a fine factory quality re-black with a few light marks. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, balance turning to pewter gray/ brown, from normal handling wear. Trigger guard properly restored and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish with a number of light and marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A scarce, high grade Parker single with a total production of 96 in Grade B, 68 with 32″ bbls. 4-53612 MGM244 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2434

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2434	$8,050.00	SCARCE B GRADE PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP. SN 223324. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chamber. 32″ Acme steel bbls with raised, ventilated rib, are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.” on top left. Bbl flats are stamped with proofs, grade, and weight, left side of lump, with SN, bottom with “12”. Case hardened action has all correct markings on water table, and has nicely filed single bead around fence on to sides. Action is engraved with about 80% coverage well cut large scroll within geometric borders. “PARKER BROS” is within rectangle on both sides of action. A floral bouquet is centered on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard has scroll on bow and SN on tang. Well marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black KICKEEZ pad over 1/4″ black spacer. Side panels are checkered, and have fleur-di-lis drop points in typical “B” style. Checkering is also typical “B”, with partial fleur-di-lis extension on back edge. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has rounded panel checkering, reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: .734. Bore restriction: -.017 (Mod). Minimum wall thickness: .050. Drop at heel: 1-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially restored. Bbl retains nearly all of a fine factory quality re-black with a few light marks. Action retains approx 60% orig case hardening color, balance turning to pewter gray/ brown, from normal handling wear. Trigger guard properly restored and retains nearly all of that blue. Stocks retain most of their varnish finish with a number of light and marks, scratches, and dings. Checkering is slightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. A scarce, high grade Parker single with a total production of 96 in Grade B, 68 with 32″ bbls. 4-53612 MGM244 (7,000-12,000) – Lot 2434 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.

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*SCARCE B GRADE PARKER BROTHERS SINGLE BARREL TRAP.