*SCARCE ORIGINAL SHORT BARREL PARKER GHE.

SN 203262. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 26″ 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. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ 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 and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + blue with only a few minor handling marks. Action retains 50 – 60% case color, silvered from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with numerous scratches and marks, light and deep. A light coat of oil has been added as maintenance. Bores are very fine, right bore with some light pitting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 280 12 bore GH guns were made with Parker steel and 26″ bbls. 4-51391 MGM31 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2444

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
	2444	$4,025.00	SCARCE ORIGINAL SHORT BARREL PARKER GHE. SN 203262. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 26″ 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. A pair of pheasants grace the trigger plate. SN is on tang of scroll engraved and blued trigger guard. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ 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 and 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.730. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.030. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 90% + blue with only a few minor handling marks. Action retains 50 – 60% case color, silvered from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, but is mostly pewter gray. Stocks retain what appears to be their orig varnish with numerous scratches and marks, light and deep. A light coat of oil has been added as maintenance. Bores are very fine, right bore with some light pitting. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. THE PARKER STORY indicates that only 280 12 bore GH guns were made with Parker steel and 26″ bbls. 4-51391 MGM31 (3,500-5,500) – Lot 2444 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 ORIGINAL SHORT BARREL PARKER GHE.