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2559
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$5,175.00
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*HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER DHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND STRAIGHT GRIP.SN 236050. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker Meriden CT address and “Titanic Steel” on matted rib. Bbl flats and lumps have all correct markings. Gun matches all specifications in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION ledger. Typical case hardened action fitted with automatic safety and selective single trigger, is engraved in typical late “D” style with dogs and scroll on each side, with more scroll on bottom and trigger plate surrounding nye of four pheasants. “Parker Bros” is not engraved on exterior of action, but is stamped on water table. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over black leather faced Silver pad over 5/8″ hard rubber extension. (A vestige of spur from skeleton steel buttplate filled with hard rubber, is visible at heel.) Stock features typical drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A silver oval on toe line is engraved “RLK Jr”. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and steel tip. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.031 (full), right -.014 (Lt mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.031, right -.034. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/4+”. Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95%+ orig blue with some light marks and scratches, and minor flecking. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, which is quite vivid and pleasing, silvered on high edges and fences. Trigger guard retains perhaps half of its orig blue, flaked on bow, and flaked and silvered at grip. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with some light scratches, and perhaps some oil rubbed in. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors don’t fire. Trigger works. Gun has been in storage for a long time and most likely needs a good cleaning. 4-53734 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2559
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. |