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2566
$1,897.50
Revised: 3/12/2015 

Please Note: Pre-ban ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31.

*16 GAUGE PARKER VHE.

SN 143368. Cal. 16 ga. No. 1 Frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 28″ bbls are marked with Parker Meriden CT address and “VULCAN STEEL” on matted, concave rib. Correct markings are on bbl flats and lump. Typical action features automatic safety and double triggers. It has wiggle border engraving with “PARKER BROS” on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over open sided JOSTAM pad. Typical checkering is at grip. German silver shield on toe line is engraved “F G H”. Matching splinter ejector forend has 1876 patent date on release, and 1901 date on damascened iron. Bore diameter: left -.664, right -.664. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Minimum wall thickness: left -.028, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-3/8″. Gun matches all specifications listed in PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Included with gun is Redhead Leg o’ mutton case. PROVENANCE: Richard Schreiber Collection. Factory letter confirming specifications, and invoice from Larry Del Grego for ejector work. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of an old re-black, engraving slightly softened. Action has been re-colored with applied heat, and has considerable subsequent silvering. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their orig finish, sharp edges worn through, and numerous light and heavy marks and scratches, checkering worn. Bores are good, lightly pitted throughout. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are strong and slightly out of time. Case is very fine. Straps and handle are good. 4-45897 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2566

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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.