*SPLENDID PARKER 8 BORE UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH CASE.

*SPLENDID PARKER 8 BORE UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH CASE. SN 143267. Cal. 8 ga. 3″ Chambers. 34″ Bbls. No. 6 Frame. “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger lists this originally as a D2 hammerless 8 bore with 36″ bbls. Bbls have been sleeved and now measure 34″. Top rib has been re-engraved, and denotes English steel. Correctly re-case colored action has been very nicely refiled around fences with 3 beads and relief trefoil transitioning to 4th bead along edge of water table. Engraving is exceptionally well cut with semi-relief shaded scroll with rose accents, framing nicely detailed vignettes of water fowl and Labrador retrievers. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on riband on bottom of action. Trigger guard is pierced with more matching scroll, and SN is inlaid in gold at grip. Engravers signature “DH” and “89” (date?) are in 3 interlocking ring logo. Very nicely marbled stump-figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over matching engraved and checkered skeleton butt. Stock has checkered side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and fancy border checkering in early A-1 Special style. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.806, right -.810. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.047. Wall thickness: left -.065, right -.060. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14″. High quality full length brown oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in royal blue suede with gold embossed leather Parker gun label. Interior is French fitted for gun and accessories, which include 3 turnscrews, chamber brush, oil and vaseline bottles, striker case, pair of snap caps, and small cleaning brush. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one compartment contains detached leather handle and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely upgraded and refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all their blue and color. Action is pleasingly slightly silvering on high edges, fences and top lever. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks, and finish is a bit thin in a few spots. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with forend off, tight with forend installed. Right bbl is considerably off face. Case leather is slightly scuffed with numerous marks. Straps are good. Handle is detached. Interior suede is excellent with a few minor marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. An unusually well done upgrade. 4-42208 MGM22 (12,500-15,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1114	$18,400.00	SPLENDID PARKER 8 BORE UPGRADED TO A-1 SPECIAL WITH CASE. SN 143267. Cal. 8 ga. 3″ Chambers. 34″ Bbls. No. 6 Frame. “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger lists this originally as a D2 hammerless 8 bore with 36″ bbls. Bbls have been sleeved and now measure 34″. Top rib has been re-engraved, and denotes English steel. Correctly re-case colored action has been very nicely refiled around fences with 3 beads and relief trefoil transitioning to 4th bead along edge of water table. Engraving is exceptionally well cut with semi-relief shaded scroll with rose accents, framing nicely detailed vignettes of water fowl and Labrador retrievers. “Parker Bros” is inlaid in gold on riband on bottom of action. Trigger guard is pierced with more matching scroll, and SN is inlaid in gold at grip. Engravers signature “DH” and “89” (date?) are in 3 interlocking ring logo. Very nicely marbled stump-figured European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over matching engraved and checkered skeleton butt. Stock has checkered side panels, fleur de lis drop points, and fancy border checkering in early A-1 Special style. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.806, right -.810. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.047. Wall thickness: left -.065, right -.060. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 10 lbs. 15 oz. LOP 14″. High quality full length brown oak and leather case with stitched leather corners is lined in royal blue suede with gold embossed leather Parker gun label. Interior is French fitted for gun and accessories, which include 3 turnscrews, chamber brush, oil and vaseline bottles, striker case, pair of snap caps, and small cleaning brush. There are two covered compartments with brass knobs, one compartment contains detached leather handle and the key. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely upgraded and refurbished. Metal parts retain nearly all their blue and color. Action is pleasingly slightly silvering on high edges, fences and top lever. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish with a few minor marks, and finish is a bit thin in a few spots. Bores are excellent. Action is slightly loose with forend off, tight with forend installed. Right bbl is considerably off face. Case leather is slightly scuffed with numerous marks. Straps are good. Handle is detached. Interior suede is excellent with a few minor marks and rubs from contact with gun. Accessories are excellent. An unusually well done upgrade. 4-42208 MGM22 (12,500-15,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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