PARKER GRADE 3 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH RARE BERNARD STEEL BARRELS.

SN 34141. (1883) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are engraved “Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Bernard Steel” on concave game rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings for the period, and are stamped “B” (Bernard). Late lifter action with small reinforcing bolsters and check hook, has nicely sculpted fences in typical “Grade 3″ fashion. Bar locks have flat faced high spurred rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 30 – 40% coverage medium scroll. Nicely detailed hunting dogs are on each lockplate, with a pointer on left, and setter on right, both pointing a pair of pheasant. Bottom of action portrays another pointing pointer in circular vignette with trees and mountains in background. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are behind locks, and flat top point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Grip is capped by large vacant gold oval, and a vacant gold shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend with metal tip has Parker’s 1878 patent Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.751, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl leg o’ mutton case with leather trim. PROVENANCE: Parker letter with specifications for this gun, and stating that this gun was ordered by E.Van Derwenken of Stamford, CT on March 7, 1883. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig finish, Bernard pattern still strong. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color where protected, mostly pewter gray to light brown. Locks retain 40 – 50% orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance, with numerous scratches, rubs, and dents from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are good, with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. There is an area on left breech section of stock where a flaw has been repaired, and repair appears to be factory. No front sight bead is fitted (factory letter states orig bbl length was 30″). LOM case is good. THE PARKER STORY relates that only one grade “3” hammer gun is known with Bernard bbls. Bernard bbls were normally available on grade “C” guns. 4-53676 MGM295 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2457

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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
	2457	$4,887.50	PARKER GRADE 3 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH RARE BERNARD STEEL BARRELS. SN 34141. (1883) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1 Frame. 28″ Bbls are engraved “Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Bernard Steel” on concave game rib. Bbl flats have all correct markings for the period, and are stamped “B” (Bernard). Late lifter action with small reinforcing bolsters and check hook, has nicely sculpted fences in typical “Grade 3″ fashion. Bar locks have flat faced high spurred rebounding hammers. Action and locks are engraved with 30 – 40% coverage medium scroll. Nicely detailed hunting dogs are on each lockplate, with a pointer on left, and setter on right, both pointing a pair of pheasant. Bottom of action portrays another pointing pointer in circular vignette with trees and mountains in background. Nicely streaked European walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over skeleton steel buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are behind locks, and flat top point pattern checkering with line borders is at grip. Grip is capped by large vacant gold oval, and a vacant gold shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend with metal tip has Parker’s 1878 patent Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left-.751, right -.751. Bore restrictions: left -.009 (IC), right -.004 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 13-3/4”. Gun is accompanied by brown vinyl leg o’ mutton case with leather trim. PROVENANCE: Parker letter with specifications for this gun, and stating that this gun was ordered by E.Van Derwenken of Stamford, CT on March 7, 1883. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 60 – 70% orig finish, Bernard pattern still strong. Action retains 20 – 30% orig case hardening color where protected, mostly pewter gray to light brown. Locks retain 40 – 50% orig color, vivid where protected. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish with oil rubbed in over the years as maintenance, with numerous scratches, rubs, and dents from handling and use. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are good, with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. There is an area on left breech section of stock where a flaw has been repaired, and repair appears to be factory. No front sight bead is fitted (factory letter states orig bbl length was 30″). LOM case is good. THE PARKER STORY relates that only one grade “3” hammer gun is known with Bernard bbls. Bernard bbls were normally available on grade “C” guns. 4-53676 MGM295 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2457 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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PARKER GRADE 3 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH RARE BERNARD STEEL BARRELS.