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2446
$1,725.00

*PARKER VHE.

SN 204343. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker address and “VULCAN 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 with wiggle borders in “V” style. “PARKER BROS” is on each side of action. SN is on tang of border engraved and blued trigger guard. Fiddle figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over 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 -.729, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.034 (full), right -.023 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.036, right -.036. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Ed Johnston Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, with numerous light marks, thinned at normal carry point. Action retains 60 – 70% orig case hardening color, with some splotches of browning and light freckling. Trigger guard retains traces of blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous heavy and light marks, rubs and scratches, checkering somewhat worn. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are slightly out of time. Screw slots show some use. 4-51394 MGM39 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2446


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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