*UNUSUAL PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP CHE.

SN 153908. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ 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 listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “C” style with 80% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and running stag on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Beautifully marbled, stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in crenelated pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “C” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1/2 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably thinned, and with some slight pitting where normally contacted by fingers of left hand. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is overall a mottled pewter gray to brown. Trigger guard is completely silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish, with numerous marks and dents. Checkering is slightly worn, and there are a few chips on left edge of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A solid, “as found”, scarce classic, with great dimensions and measurements. 184 CH hammerless guns were made in this bbl length and steel type; Only 93 are found in records, with straight grip stocks and Acme bbls. 4-51392 MGM27 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2437

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
	2437	$10,350.00	UNUSUAL PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP CHE. SN 153908. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ 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 listed in The Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger. Case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. It is engraved in typical “C” style with 80% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of pointing dogs on sides, and running stag on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Beautifully marbled, stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in crenelated pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “C” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.037 (full). Wall thickness: left -.029, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 8 lbs 1/2 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of their orig blue, considerably thinned, and with some slight pitting where normally contacted by fingers of left hand. Action retains traces of orig case hardening color where protected, but is overall a mottled pewter gray to brown. Trigger guard is completely silvered. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig varnish finish, with numerous marks and dents. Checkering is slightly worn, and there are a few chips on left edge of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A solid, “as found”, scarce classic, with great dimensions and measurements. 184 CH hammerless guns were made in this bbl length and steel type; Only 93 are found in records, with straight grip stocks and Acme bbls. 4-51392 MGM27 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2437 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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*UNUSUAL PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP CHE.