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.

*PARKER A-1 SPECIAL UPGRADE DOUBLE TRAP.

SN 182080. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 32″ Bbls are marked with Parker Brothers Meriden address and “TITANIC STEEL” on raised, ventilated rib. Exceptionally well cut 3″ triangles of scrolled acanthus with floral highlights, are at breech ends, with matching 2-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action has been filed in “A-1 Special” manner with three beads at rear portion of fences, and with chevron on top lever. Engraving is exceptionally well done, and features open, shaded, attenuated scrolling acanthus with floral highlights and large bouquet on trigger plate. This fine scroll surrounds small, almost full relief, circular vignettes on sides of action; a retriever presents retrieved fowl on left side, and a pair of grouse are flying on left. “Parker Bros” is on bottom of action in typical late fashion. This engraving closely replicates that found on some “A-1 Specials” in style and quality. This gun was upgraded from a grade “3” or “D”, and is still so marked on water table. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Silver type pad. Grip cap has large inset gold oval with border engraving surrounding initials “RWW”. Stock also features “A-1 Special” type fancy fleur-di-lis pattern checkering with carved fleur-di-lis drop points and inset checkered side panels. A fancy gold crenelated rectangle devoid of engraving is on toe line. Large matching beavertail non-ejector forend is braced in Model 21 manner, and has typical Parker release. (Bbls are fitted with split extractors, and have been renumbered.) Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.034 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Action silvered on high edges, and on bottom, to perhaps 85%. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are off face. 4-55617 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2570

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
	2570	$6,325.00	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. PARKER A-1 SPECIAL UPGRADE DOUBLE TRAP. SN 182080. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 32″ Bbls are marked with Parker Brothers Meriden address and “TITANIC STEEL” on raised, ventilated rib. Exceptionally well cut 3″ triangles of scrolled acanthus with floral highlights, are at breech ends, with matching 2-1/2″ triangles at muzzles. Case hardened action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action has been filed in “A-1 Special” manner with three beads at rear portion of fences, and with chevron on top lever. Engraving is exceptionally well done, and features open, shaded, attenuated scrolling acanthus with floral highlights and large bouquet on trigger plate. This fine scroll surrounds small, almost full relief, circular vignettes on sides of action; a retriever presents retrieved fowl on left side, and a pair of grouse are flying on left. “Parker Bros” is on bottom of action in typical late fashion. This engraving closely replicates that found on some “A-1 Specials” in style and quality. This gun was upgraded from a grade “3” or “D”, and is still so marked on water table. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ over red Silver type pad. Grip cap has large inset gold oval with border engraving surrounding initials “RWW”. Stock also features “A-1 Special” type fancy fleur-di-lis pattern checkering with carved fleur-di-lis drop points and inset checkered side panels. A fancy gold crenelated rectangle devoid of engraving is on toe line. Large matching beavertail non-ejector forend is braced in Model 21 manner, and has typical Parker release. (Bbls are fitted with split extractors, and have been renumbered.) Bore diameter: left -.732, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Mod), right -.034 (Full). Minimum wall thickness: left -.032, right -.031. Drop at heel: 1-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/4″. Weight: 8 lbs 7 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. PROVENANCE: Thomas W. Connally Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of its custom finishes on wood and metal, with only a few minor handling marks. Action silvered on high edges, and on bottom, to perhaps 85%. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are off face. 4-55617 (6,500-9,500) – Lot 2570 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 A-1 SPECIAL UPGRADE DOUBLE TRAP.