*AS FOUND, PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN, LIGHT WEIGHT PARKER A-1 SPECIAL.

SN 172804. Cal. 12 ga. No. 1 Frame. 28″ Whitworth steel bbls are marked on the medium matted concave game rib with Parkers Meriden address and “Whitworth Steel”. There are 3″ triangles of intricate scroll at breech ends, and geometric borders at muzzles. Bbl flats have all correct markings, and Whitworth tube nos. “47553” and “47554”. A sling loop has been screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished action is beautifully filed with three beads around fences and additional bottom fourth bead extending along water table and down around central portion of action, terminating in scrolls either side of trigger plate. Fences are additionally carved in relief feather bursts. Top lever has filed in chevron, and thumbpiece is pierced and relief acanthus scroll engraved. Parts of action are gold inlaid, including “Parker Bros” around bottom, SN on grip, and “S” in front of automatic safety. All A-1 Specials have relatively unusual engraving. Engraving on this fine gun consists of intricate small scroll with some geometric borders surrounding vignettes of game birds and dogs; a pair of snipe are on left side in marsh, one is standing and easily seen, the other is huddled in reeds. A setter looks over his shoulder, hidden amidst scroll at left front. Right side depicts a pair of grouse in woodlands, with another setter on point, at front. Trigger guard depicts a trio of spaniels. A pair of pheasant, one perched, the other flushing, are on trigger guard bow. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad. Stock is checkered in classic “A-1 Special” style with fleur-di-lis intruding into pattern, and flourishes toward butt. Side panels have inset checkering around central fleur-di-lis, and terminate in fleur-di-lis drop points. Typical “A-1 Special” hard rubber grip cap has beaded gold spacer and large gold oval set into top, engraved with initials “FT” surrounded by scroll. Consignors email states that these are the initials of his uncle, Florestano Tiso, who was a general in the Italian army. A sling loop is on toe line. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger. Splinter ejector forend has carved forend tip, typical release, and May 7, 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.741. Bore restrictions: left -.044 (full), right -.028 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 5.5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. These measurements match those in the orig factory records, except LOP and overall weight. LOP was originally 14-1/4″. The shortening of the stock to its present length most likely explains the difference in weight. Gun is accompanied by its light tan leg o’ mutton case. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter stating that it was ordered by Abercrombie & Fitch on Jan. 12, 1916, and with info from stock book with measurements. Per consignors email, this gun went to Italy and was given to consignors uncle by a high official of the US Army. Consignor received it from his father in 1993, and his father received it from the uncle (Florestano Tiso) in 1981. It has just recently been imported into the US. CONDITION: Good, as found. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black, with some subsequent freckling and light silvering, engraving slightly softened. Action has been cleaned to silver overall, which has toned back with some areas of light browning, engraving remains sharp and clear. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks and light scratches, and one deep scratch through checkering on left grip, checkering considerably worn, and slightly cleaned up. Sharp edges of drop points somewhat worn. Forend wood is a rather crude replacement, with rough checkering, but utilizing orig metal. Left rear portion of latch housing has been filed flat. Bores are good with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector will not trip. Case is good, carrying strap missing, handle good. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 79 Parker A-1 Specials were produced, only four in 12 ga. with 28″ bbls. 4-54023 (32,500-62,500) – Lot 2546

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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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	2546	$57,500.00	AS FOUND, PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN, LIGHT WEIGHT PARKER A-1 SPECIAL. SN 172804. Cal. 12 ga. No. 1 Frame. 28″ Whitworth steel bbls are marked on the medium matted concave game rib with Parkers Meriden address and “Whitworth Steel”. There are 3″ triangles of intricate scroll at breech ends, and geometric borders at muzzles. Bbl flats have all correct markings, and Whitworth tube nos. “47553” and “47554”. A sling loop has been screwed to bottom rib. Coin finished action is beautifully filed with three beads around fences and additional bottom fourth bead extending along water table and down around central portion of action, terminating in scrolls either side of trigger plate. Fences are additionally carved in relief feather bursts. Top lever has filed in chevron, and thumbpiece is pierced and relief acanthus scroll engraved. Parts of action are gold inlaid, including “Parker Bros” around bottom, SN on grip, and “S” in front of automatic safety. All A-1 Specials have relatively unusual engraving. Engraving on this fine gun consists of intricate small scroll with some geometric borders surrounding vignettes of game birds and dogs; a pair of snipe are on left side in marsh, one is standing and easily seen, the other is huddled in reeds. A setter looks over his shoulder, hidden amidst scroll at left front. Right side depicts a pair of grouse in woodlands, with another setter on point, at front. Trigger guard depicts a trio of spaniels. A pair of pheasant, one perched, the other flushing, are on trigger guard bow. Beautifully marbled and lightly figured circassian walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4″ over leather faced Silver pad. Stock is checkered in classic “A-1 Special” style with fleur-di-lis intruding into pattern, and flourishes toward butt. Side panels have inset checkering around central fleur-di-lis, and terminate in fleur-di-lis drop points. Typical “A-1 Special” hard rubber grip cap has beaded gold spacer and large gold oval set into top, engraved with initials “FT” surrounded by scroll. Consignors email states that these are the initials of his uncle, Florestano Tiso, who was a general in the Italian army. A sling loop is on toe line. All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger. Splinter ejector forend has carved forend tip, typical release, and May 7, 1901 patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.741. Bore restrictions: left -.044 (full), right -.028 (IMod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.022, right -.019. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs 5.5 oz. LOP: 13-3/4″. These measurements match those in the orig factory records, except LOP and overall weight. LOP was originally 14-1/4″. The shortening of the stock to its present length most likely explains the difference in weight. Gun is accompanied by its light tan leg o’ mutton case. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter stating that it was ordered by Abercrombie & Fitch on Jan. 12, 1916, and with info from stock book with measurements. Per consignors email, this gun went to Italy and was given to consignors uncle by a high official of the US Army. Consignor received it from his father in 1993, and his father received it from the uncle (Florestano Tiso) in 1981. It has just recently been imported into the US. CONDITION: Good, as found. Bbls retain nearly all of an old re-black, with some subsequent freckling and light silvering, engraving slightly softened. Action has been cleaned to silver overall, which has toned back with some areas of light browning, engraving remains sharp and clear. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with numerous marks and light scratches, and one deep scratch through checkering on left grip, checkering considerably worn, and slightly cleaned up. Sharp edges of drop points somewhat worn. Forend wood is a rather crude replacement, with rough checkering, but utilizing orig metal. Left rear portion of latch housing has been filed flat. Bores are good with light pitting throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Left ejector will not trip. Case is good, carrying strap missing, handle good. THE PARKER STORY relates that a total of 79 Parker A-1 Specials were produced, only four in 12 ga. with 28″ bbls. 4-54023 (32,500-62,500) – Lot 2546 \| Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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*AS FOUND, PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN, LIGHT WEIGHT PARKER A-1 SPECIAL.