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*8 BORE PARKER DH WATERFOWLER. SN 115697. Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/2″ Chambers. 36″ Damascus bbls have all standard markings and engravings, typical of grade. Number 6 frame. Rough bbl weight of 9 pounds 13 oz. Gun conforms to all specifications as found in Parker gun serialization list. THE PARKER STORY estimates that 27 guns of this grade were made with Damascus bbls, 36″ bbls being the most popular with 10 made. Nicely figured dense American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8″ over skeleton butt. Bore diameter: left -854, right -.855. Bore restrictions: left -.058, right -.060. Wall thickness: left -.085, right -.070. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-13/16″. Weight: 14 lbs. 8 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Also included are a pair of nickel-plated snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored. Consignor states this was done by Oscar Gaddy. Bbls retain most of a chocolate re-brown, pattern mostly obscured, with a few minor marks and scratches. All metal parts retain 90% re-color case hardening. Engraving is considerably softened. Wood retains nearly all of a nicely done varnish finish. There are a number of repairs in buttstock around action that are nearly invisible. Bores are very fine with some very slight pitting mostly toward breech ends. Action is very slightly loose, and bbls slightly off face. Bbls will not detach from frame. 4-38862 MGM80 (10,000-15,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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