*HIGH CONDITION DAMASCUS GH PARKER.

SN 128875. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are marked with Parker address and “DAMASCUS 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. A pair of guinea fowl are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.023 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun was shipped on Feb. 2, 1905 to Charles Parker Company in NYC, confirming specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the gun as found today. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% + vivid Damascus finish, slightly thinned from normal carry wear, toward breech ends. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and thinning slightly on bottom, with some light flecking. Trigger guard retains approx 10% orig blue, but is mostly brown, with most all loss due to flaking. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with a number of minor scratches and marks, with one or two a bit deeper on right side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A very fine example of a Damascus Parker. 4-51266 MGM32 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2443

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2443	$6,325.00	HIGH CONDITION DAMASCUS GH PARKER. SN 128875. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are marked with Parker address and “DAMASCUS 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. A pair of guinea fowl are on the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Nicely stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over hard rubber Parker dogs-head buttplate with spur. Stock is checkered in point pattern. A German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has SN on iron. Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.038 (full), right -.023 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-13/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun was shipped on Feb. 2, 1905 to Charles Parker Company in NYC, confirming specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming the gun as found today. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain 95% + vivid Damascus finish, slightly thinned from normal carry wear, toward breech ends. Action retains approx 95% orig case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and thinning slightly on bottom, with some light flecking. Trigger guard retains approx 10% orig blue, but is mostly brown, with most all loss due to flaking. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with a number of minor scratches and marks, with one or two a bit deeper on right side. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. A very fine example of a Damascus Parker. 4-51266 MGM32 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2443 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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*HIGH CONDITION DAMASCUS GH PARKER.