PARKER GH WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES AND HANG TAGS.

SN 83003. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Beautifully patterned Damascus bbls are marked with Parker Meriden address and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on concave, matted rib. All correct marks and numbers are on bbl flats, lump, and water table of case hardened action. Action features automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved in typical “G” style, with vignettes of game birds in ovals under “PARKER BROS” on sides, with more game birds in circle on trigger plate, along with some sprays of scroll and geometric borders. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. German silver shield on toe line is engraved “A. K. DETWILLER EASTON, PA”. Matching splinter forend has typical release and steel tip. Gun matches all specifications in Parker Identification and Serialization ledger. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.037 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.033. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. Interesting old leather case, patented Oct ’71, has raised, embossed, brass oval on lid, and tacked on brass corners. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has accessory compartment in lid with hinged cover. A label is affixed on underside marked “Dr. A. K. Detwiller”. Compartment contains 3-pc BGI cleaning rod with assorted brushes, some primers and percussion caps, a lead remover, two rifle cleaning rods, assorted old papers, tubes of cleaning grease, and “Marlin Rust Repeller”, along with Dr. Detwiller’s business card and military dog tag for the 53rd Artillery Company. His rank was major, and he was a member of the Medical Corps. Bottom compartment contains more cleaning equipment including Winchester Rust Remover and a bottle of Hoppes no. 9, with a cork stopper. Also included are the hang tags for this particular gun. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% of their vivid orig Damascus finish, which is quite striking. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, with considerable oxidation and staining on left side and on bottom. Trigger guard is also stained, but retains a considerable amount of its orig blue. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, but has been polished and augmented with rubbed oil over the years, over a number of scratches and marks, checkering slightly worn. Bores are very fine with light frosting. Action is tight. Case leather is cracked and deteriorated, with numerous losses and scuffs. Handle is detached on one end. Strap retainers are ripped. Interior cloth is fair, with insect damage and soiling. Accessories are good. Hang tags are considerably foxed, with some creasing. A unique time capsule. 4-55683 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2561

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2561	$6,900.00	PARKER GH WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES AND HANG TAGS. SN 83003. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 30″ Beautifully patterned Damascus bbls are marked with Parker Meriden address and “DAMASCUS STEEL” on concave, matted rib. All correct marks and numbers are on bbl flats, lump, and water table of case hardened action. Action features automatic safety and double triggers, is engraved in typical “G” style, with vignettes of game birds in ovals under “PARKER BROS” on sides, with more game birds in circle on trigger plate, along with some sprays of scroll and geometric borders. Nicely flame figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/16″ over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. German silver shield on toe line is engraved “A. K. DETWILLER EASTON, PA”. Matching splinter forend has typical release and steel tip. Gun matches all specifications in Parker Identification and Serialization ledger. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.036 (full), right -.037 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.036, right -.033. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/16″. Interesting old leather case, patented Oct ’71, has raised, embossed, brass oval on lid, and tacked on brass corners. Interior is lined in green cloth, and has accessory compartment in lid with hinged cover. A label is affixed on underside marked “Dr. A. K. Detwiller”. Compartment contains 3-pc BGI cleaning rod with assorted brushes, some primers and percussion caps, a lead remover, two rifle cleaning rods, assorted old papers, tubes of cleaning grease, and “Marlin Rust Repeller”, along with Dr. Detwiller’s business card and military dog tag for the 53rd Artillery Company. His rank was major, and he was a member of the Medical Corps. Bottom compartment contains more cleaning equipment including Winchester Rust Remover and a bottle of Hoppes no. 9, with a cork stopper. Also included are the hang tags for this particular gun. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% of their vivid orig Damascus finish, which is quite striking. Action retains 50 – 60% orig case hardening color, with considerable oxidation and staining on left side and on bottom. Trigger guard is also stained, but retains a considerable amount of its orig blue. Buttstock retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, but has been polished and augmented with rubbed oil over the years, over a number of scratches and marks, checkering slightly worn. Bores are very fine with light frosting. Action is tight. Case leather is cracked and deteriorated, with numerous losses and scuffs. Handle is detached on one end. Strap retainers are ripped. Interior cloth is fair, with insect damage and soiling. Accessories are good. Hang tags are considerably foxed, with some creasing. A unique time capsule. 4-55683 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2561 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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PARKER GH WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES AND HANG TAGS.