EARLY PARKER NO. 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

EARLY PARKER NO. 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 9243. (ca 1875) Cal. 10 ga. 2-4/8″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “PARKER BROS “MAKERS” MERIDEN CONN “DAMASCUS STEEL”” on low narrow top rib. Frame size “2” is on rear lump. Case hardened 1875 patent improved lifter action has nicely filed fences, is engraved with geometric borders and flourishes of scroll. Front action rebounding locks have flat-sided high spurred hammers. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate. 1875 Patent is on trigger plate. Figured American walnut semi-pistol grip round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over blued steel buttplate, and features standard checkering and inlet silver shield at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has filed steel tip, and attaches with side nail through line border engraved oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.034. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 2-1/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Original dovetailed black walnut case with pivoting hook latches and leather handle, is lined in green cloth, containing a number of original and period accessories. Accessories include wad cutter and rammer, glass bottle with small cork stopper containing lubricating oil, large japanned tin with Parker Bros paper label containing Berdan primers, and 50 metal casings: 46 Parker Bros Meriden Conn marked and 4 UMC 10 ga cases(16 brass and 34 nickel-plated). CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80% orig Damascus finish. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, locks 50 – 60%, balance being a pleasing silver. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish with numerous marks, grain slightly raised, checkering slightly worn. Bores are fine with light frosting and some minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case is very fine, with a few marks and scuffs in orig finish, and a few minor cracks in lid. Interior cloth is fine, lightly soiled, and rubbed. Primer tin is excellent, label foxed and stained with some chips around edge. Cases are good to fine. All specifications of this well preserved early Parker match those listed in Parker Gun Serialization and Identification ledger. 4-46031 MGM304 (6,500-9,500)

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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	1124	$10,925.00	EARLY PARKER NO. 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. SN 9243. (ca 1875) Cal. 10 ga. 2-4/8″ Chambers. 28″ Fine Damascus bbls are engraved “PARKER BROS “MAKERS” MERIDEN CONN “DAMASCUS STEEL”” on low narrow top rib. Frame size “2” is on rear lump. Case hardened 1875 patent improved lifter action has nicely filed fences, is engraved with geometric borders and flourishes of scroll. Front action rebounding locks have flat-sided high spurred hammers. “Parker Bros” is on each lockplate. 1875 Patent is on trigger plate. Figured American walnut semi-pistol grip round knob buttstock measures 14-1/8″ over blued steel buttplate, and features standard checkering and inlet silver shield at top of grip. Matching splinter forend has filed steel tip, and attaches with side nail through line border engraved oval steel escutcheons. Bore diameter: left-.795, right -.795. Bore restrictions: left -.030, right -.034. Wall thickness: left -.040, right -.043. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 2-1/8″. Weight: 8 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. Original dovetailed black walnut case with pivoting hook latches and leather handle, is lined in green cloth, containing a number of original and period accessories. Accessories include wad cutter and rammer, glass bottle with small cork stopper containing lubricating oil, large japanned tin with Parker Bros paper label containing Berdan primers, and 50 metal casings: 46 Parker Bros Meriden Conn marked and 4 UMC 10 ga cases(16 brass and 34 nickel-plated). CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 80% orig Damascus finish. Action retains 30% orig case hardening color, locks 50 – 60%, balance being a pleasing silver. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their orig charcoal blue. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish with numerous marks, grain slightly raised, checkering slightly worn. Bores are fine with light frosting and some minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. Exterior of case is very fine, with a few marks and scuffs in orig finish, and a few minor cracks in lid. Interior cloth is fine, lightly soiled, and rubbed. Primer tin is excellent, label foxed and stained with some chips around edge. Cases are good to fine. All specifications of this well preserved early Parker match those listed in Parker Gun Serialization and Identification ledger. 4-46031 MGM304 (6,500-9,500) 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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