*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH.

SN 118083. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TITANIC 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 “D” style with 60% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides; pointer on left, and setter on right. A quattro of flying ducks is on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Finely marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical steel tip, and 1878 patent latch. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming specifications for this gun, and stating it was shipped on May 28, 1903 to E. W. Smith in Buffalo, NY. CONDITION: Extraordinary. Bbls retain approx 98% orig blue, with only slight silvering at muzzles, and a few scattered marks. Action retains over 95% of its orig case hardening color, with only sharp edge wear, and some thinning of blue on hinge pin. Forend latch is silvered back, and only has traces of color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered at grip, most other loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, with some restoration on left side of butt where oil has been rubbed into some fairly deep dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. A very lovely gun. 4-54296 MGM300 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 2439

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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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	2439	$12,650.00	EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH. SN 118083. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “TITANIC 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 “D” style with 60% coverage of scroll surrounding vignettes of dogs on sides; pointer on left, and setter on right. A quattro of flying ducks is on trigger plate. “PARKER BROS” is on scrolled banners on each side of action. SN is on tang of scroll engraved trigger guard. Finely marbled, and lightly figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is checkered in point pattern. Drop points are carved with lozenges in classic “D” style. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical steel tip, and 1878 patent latch. Bore diameter: left -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.036 (full). Wall thickness: left -.035, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter confirming specifications for this gun, and stating it was shipped on May 28, 1903 to E. W. Smith in Buffalo, NY. CONDITION: Extraordinary. Bbls retain approx 98% orig blue, with only slight silvering at muzzles, and a few scattered marks. Action retains over 95% of its orig case hardening color, with only sharp edge wear, and some thinning of blue on hinge pin. Forend latch is silvered back, and only has traces of color. Trigger guard retains most of its blue, silvered at grip, most other loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, with some restoration on left side of butt where oil has been rubbed into some fairly deep dents. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent, bright, and shiny throughout. Mechanically crisp. A very lovely gun. 4-54296 MGM300 (9,500-14,500) – Lot 2439 Click here to view provenance 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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*EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH.