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1292
$4,887.50

*PARKER DHE 20 BORE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND. SN 233161. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2″ Chambers. 28″ Barrels marked with Parker Bros address and “Titanic Steel” on standard matted rib. Bbl flats stamped with Parker overload proof, “T”, and “3# 5 oz” orig weight. Rear lump is stamped with “20” and “0”. Case hardened typical D engraved action is fitted with automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Nicely flame figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2″ over skeleton butt. Stock features typical D type drop points and checkering and silver oval on toe line, engraved “C. E. Ellett”. Matching beavertail forend has correct type reinforcing bolster and screw. Bore diameter: left -.613, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.003, right -.003. Wall thickness: left -.032, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 11 oz. LOP 14-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with original specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a fine quality rust blue with one or two minor marks. Action retains nearly all of a cyanide color case hardening over some scattered light pitting, engraving remains sharp. Blued trigger guard retains most of its re-blue with some pitting on bow. Replacement buttstock and forend retain most of their finish with a few minor marks on buttstock, and some heavier ones and minor dents in checkering of forend. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Parker Gun Serialization and Identification Ledger lists this gun as a DHE 20 with pistol grip stock and 30″ bbls. 4-38892 MGM87 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011
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