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2447
$2,587.50

*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VH.

SN 178486. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 2 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. Plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ 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 on iron. Bore diameter: left -.734, right -.732. Bore restrictions: left -.041 (full), right -.019 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. PROVENANCE: PGCA letter stating gun shipped on June 24, 1918, and confirms specifications. Also included is a copy of the original order book page confirming all information as found.   CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as found. Bbls retain 95% + orig blue, with s few minor marks and scratches. Action retains 90% + orig case hardening color, with some spots of corrosion, showing cleaning scratches, mostly on left action, slightly silvered on high edges and bottom. Trigger guard retains a considerable amount of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a number of light scratches and marks. Checkering has slight wear. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Action is tight. Screw slots are excellent. 4-51271 MGM40 (2,500-4,500) – Lot 2447

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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