EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION LIGHTWEIGHT PARKER GRADE 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN.

SN 22993. Cal. 12 ga. No. 1 Frame. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL” on unmatted, concave rib. Bbl flats and lumps have all correct markings. Case hardened lifter action with reinforcing beads at juncture of standing breech, but without check hook, is fitted with typical bar locks with flat-faced serpentine hammers having high spurs. Action is engraved with 30% coverage of scroll as counterpoint to open game scenes on lockplates superimposed “Parker Bros”; a pair of pheasant on left, and grouse on right. Bottom of action has circular vignette of flying quail. Trigger plate is stamped with 1866 and 1875 patent dates. Blued trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow, and SN at grip. Lightly figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over blued steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant German silver shield is behind top tang. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and Deeley type release with 1878 patent date. Bore diameter: left -.750, right -.750. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.033 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 80% orig vivid Damascus pattern, most loss due to some areas of cleaning at right muzzle, and 7″ behind muzzles on both bbls, with some thinning and browning from normal use overall. Action retains 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom and beads from normal handling wear. Locks and hammers retain essentially all of their orig color, with a bit of silvering on hammer tips and screws. Under lever and trigger guard retain 80% + of their orig bright blue. Buttplate retains over 70% of its orig blue. Takedown latch and forend tip are silver (cleaned). Stocks retain approx 95% orig finish, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent with a few scattered light pits, and some frosting. There are 1891 vintage German view proofs stamped on rear portion of rib, and top of action. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. As fine an example of this pleasingly appointed hammer gun, as one could hope to find. 4-54762 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2568

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
	2568	$11,500.00	EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION LIGHTWEIGHT PARKER GRADE 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN. SN 22993. Cal. 12 ga. No. 1 Frame. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 30″ Damascus bbls are marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL” on unmatted, concave rib. Bbl flats and lumps have all correct markings. Case hardened lifter action with reinforcing beads at juncture of standing breech, but without check hook, is fitted with typical bar locks with flat-faced serpentine hammers having high spurs. Action is engraved with 30% coverage of scroll as counterpoint to open game scenes on lockplates superimposed “Parker Bros”; a pair of pheasant on left, and grouse on right. Bottom of action has circular vignette of flying quail. Trigger plate is stamped with 1866 and 1875 patent dates. Blued trigger guard is scroll engraved on bow, and SN at grip. Lightly figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over blued steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip, and a vacant German silver shield is behind top tang. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and Deeley type release with 1878 patent date. Bore diameter: left -.750, right -.750. Bore restrictions: left -.030 (full), right -.033 (full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.042, right -.040. Drop at heel: 2-7/16″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbls retain over 80% orig vivid Damascus pattern, most loss due to some areas of cleaning at right muzzle, and 7″ behind muzzles on both bbls, with some thinning and browning from normal use overall. Action retains 80% orig case hardening color, silvered on bottom and beads from normal handling wear. Locks and hammers retain essentially all of their orig color, with a bit of silvering on hammer tips and screws. Under lever and trigger guard retain 80% + of their orig bright blue. Buttplate retains over 70% of its orig blue. Takedown latch and forend tip are silver (cleaned). Stocks retain approx 95% orig finish, checkering slightly worn. Bores are excellent with a few scattered light pits, and some frosting. There are 1891 vintage German view proofs stamped on rear portion of rib, and top of action. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks crisp. As fine an example of this pleasingly appointed hammer gun, as one could hope to find. 4-54762 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2568 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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EXCEPTIONAL HIGH CONDITION LIGHTWEIGHT PARKER GRADE 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN.