2565

$4,312.50

*FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER VH WITH STRAIGHT GRIP.

SN 229825. Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28″ Bbls are marked with Parker Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL”. All correct markings are on bbl flats and lump. Typical case hardened action features automatic safety and double triggers. Action is engraved with typical wiggle borders. “Parker Bros” is on each side. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14″ over Parker dogs head buttplate. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has usual Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.035 (full), right -.025 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz. LOP: 14″. PROVENANCE: Letter from Herschel Chadick answering questions about this gun, and stating “the gun has not been refinished, touched up or modified. It is one of the finest I have ever seen.” … “probably the finest VH Parker’s I ever owned”. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain approx 97% orig blue with just a hint of edge wear, and a few light marks. Action retains 90 – 95% orig case hardening color, with a few cleaned spots, mostly on left fence and bottom, lightly silvered on sharp edges. Trigger guard retains perhaps 20% of its orig blue, majority flaked to silver. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish with a few light marks. Checkering is sharp and clean. Trigger plate screws have been turned. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. 4-54770 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 2565

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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