*VERY RARE LATE PARKER GHE GRADE SMALL BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

*VERY RARE LATE PARKER GHE GRADE SMALL BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 239263. Cal. 410. 26″ bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 3″ chambers, IMP.Cyl.MOD chokes, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Top rib of bbl marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden. Ct. U.S.A. Parker SPEC. Steel”. The “000” frame is usual G grade engraved with some foliate scroll, an oval with 2 ducks in flight on left side, 2 quail on right side, circle with 2 pheasant on trigger plate and “Parker” across center of bottom. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with Parker Bros hard rubber grip cap, Parker dog’s head hard rubber butt plate, gold initial shield engraved “R.H.H.” and checked splinter forend. Bore measurements are unavailable for 410. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15″. “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” identifies gun as G grade, sgl trigger and ejector, 410, 26″ bbls and no listing for stock.Accompanied by a PGCA Factory letter confirming the above specifications and adding that the gun was ordered by J.P. Danndelsir (sic) on March 12,1937 and shipped on March 31st. The cost of same from the 1936 catalog was $162.60. PROVENANCE: Dr. David Rozier Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, some minor nicks and dings, rub mark on bottom from forend and a couple of minor areas of tiny surface oxidation. Receiver retains 30-35% orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, blending with a smooth silver patina. Stock is sound with usual nicks and dings and small handling marks, good checkering with a couple of flattened points, retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings, good checkering, a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. A unique small bore Parker with great shooting dimensions in unmolested condition. 4-38343 BDT80 (25,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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	1352	$33,350.00	VERY RARE LATE PARKER GHE GRADE SMALL BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 239263. Cal. 410. 26″ bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 3″ chambers, IMP.Cyl.MOD chokes, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Top rib of bbl marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden. Ct. U.S.A. Parker SPEC. Steel”. The “000” frame is usual G grade engraved with some foliate scroll, an oval with 2 ducks in flight on left side, 2 quail on right side, circle with 2 pheasant on trigger plate and “Parker” across center of bottom. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with Parker Bros hard rubber grip cap, Parker dog’s head hard rubber butt plate, gold initial shield engraved “R.H.H.” and checked splinter forend. Bore measurements are unavailable for 410. Drop at heel: 2-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP 15″. “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” identifies gun as G grade, sgl trigger and ejector, 410, 26″ bbls and no listing for stock.Accompanied by a PGCA Factory letter confirming the above specifications and adding that the gun was ordered by J.P. Danndelsir (sic) on March 12,1937 and shipped on March 31st. The cost of same from the 1936 catalog was $162.60. PROVENANCE: Dr. David Rozier Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with minor muzzle wear, some minor nicks and dings, rub mark on bottom from forend and a couple of minor areas of tiny surface oxidation. Receiver retains 30-35% orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, blending with a smooth silver patina. Stock is sound with usual nicks and dings and small handling marks, good checkering with a couple of flattened points, retains a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina in grip area. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings, good checkering, a thin coat of added finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and nice shiny bores. A unique small bore Parker with great shooting dimensions in unmolested condition. 4-38343 BDT80 (25,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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