*VERY RARE 36″ STEEL BARRELED 12 GAUGE PARKER “DHE” GRADE SHOTGUN.

SN 148459. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on matted game rib, set with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Robust action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in “D” style with near full coverage scroll within scroll borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of four flying birds. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton buttplate. Stock is finished in “D” fashion with checkered side panels, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .032 (full). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .038. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue. Action re-colored, and taken back to about 90%. Stocks refinished over some light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, with a couple of very light pings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very rare Parker, THE PARKER STORY lists only 8 examples with 36″ bbls. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-10 (5,500-8,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1313

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	1313	$0.00	VERY RARE 36″ STEEL BARRELED 12 GAUGE PARKER “DHE” GRADE SHOTGUN. SN 148459. (ca 1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 3 Frame. 36″ Bbls are marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL” on matted game rib, set with two ivory beads. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Robust action has all correct patent and grade markings on water table, and features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in “D” style with near full coverage scroll within scroll borders surrounding single dogs on sides. “PARKER BROS” is behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has vignette of four flying birds. Nicely marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over skeleton buttplate. Stock is finished in “D” fashion with checkered side panels, drop points, and point pattern checkering at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical release and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left -.730, right – .730. Bore restrictions: left – .035 (full), right – .032 (full). Wall thickness: left – .036, right – .038. Drop at heel: 3-3/16″, drop at comb: 1-15/16″. Cast: neutral. Weight: 9 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14″. Gun matches PARKER GUN SERIALIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Daryl Middlebrook collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Bbls retain nearly all of a well done rust blue. Action re-colored, and taken back to about 90%. Stocks refinished over some light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine to excellent, with a couple of very light pings. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A very rare Parker, THE PARKER STORY lists only 8 examples with 36″ bbls. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53097-10 (5,500-8,500) C&R; ESA – Lot 1313 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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*VERY RARE 36″ STEEL BARRELED 12 GAUGE PARKER “DHE” GRADE SHOTGUN.