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*SUPERB PARKER BROS A-1 SPECIAL 28 GA UPGRADE. SN 239233. Cal. 28 ga. 26″ bbls, matted, tapered, concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, 2-7/8″ chambers, MOD / IMP-MOD chokes, ejectors and dbl triggers. Muzzles of bbls have narrow band of engraving, chambers have 2-1/2″ wedge of fine scroll engraving. The “00” frame is beautifully engraved in an A-1 special pattern of flowers and fine foliate arabesque scroll, with “PARKER” engraved across center bottom of receiver, trigger guard with gold inlaid SN and gold “S” on top tang for safety. Mounted with highly figured walnut, fancy fleur-de-lis fully checkered splinter forend, multi-point checkered straight grip stock with checkered side panels, fleur-de-lis dropper points, fleur-de-lis checkered skeleton butt and blank gold oval. Bore diameter: left -.552, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.020, right -.015. Wall thickness: N/A. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP 14-7/16″. The book Parker Gun Identification and Serialization identifies gun as V grade, 28 gauge, 26″ bbl with ejectors; no listing for stock. This work is typical of the high quality coming from the Del Grego-Runge team. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbls retain virtually all of a fine factory quality rust blue with just some minor handling marks. Receiver retains virtually all of a fine custom case-colored finish. Stock is sound with sharp checkering, a couple of shallow depressions on right side, a few minor nicks and scratches and retains virtually all of a fine oil finish. Forend is sound with sharp checkering and retains virtually all of a fine oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. 4-37390 BDT179 (40,000-60,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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. |