*VERY SPECIAL PARKER GHE GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

*VERY SPECIAL PARKER GHE GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 239430. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP.Cyl/MOD choke, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Top rib of bbl is marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden. Ct. U.S.A. Parker Spec. Steel”. The “0” size frame is engraved in standard G grade with oval and 2 flying ducks on left side, circle with 2 pheasants on trigger plate, “Parker” across center bottom, an oval with 2 quail on right and balance of engraving with a foliate scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered half pistol grip, red Noshoc recoil pad, gold initial shield engraved “O.B.H.” and checkered splinter forend. Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/16″. The “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” book lists it as G grade, sgl trigger ejector, 20 ga, 26″ with half pistol grip. Gun is accompanied by a letter dated November 13, 1998 from Herschel Chadick identifying gun and stating it was owned by Captain O. B. Hardison who was the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise in 1942 and 1943 during WWII. There is also a copy of a photograph of Captain Hardison and a letter from the Enterprise Association detailing the career of Captain Hardison. There is also a copy of a photograph of the U.S.S. Enterprise and a short history of the Enterprise from inception to decommission and being sold for scrap in 1958. The Enterprise is the only ship to earn 20 battle stars, the Presidential unit citation and the Navy unit commendation. Numerous other citations were awarded, including in a formal ceremony at South Hampton, England on 22 November 1945. She was the only non-royal Navy ship in history to be presented the Admiralty Pennant by the British government. CONDITION: Extremely fine, bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with slight muzzle wear, some minor nicks and scratches, faint rub mark from forend and showing bright on sharp edge of rib in a couple of spots. Receiver retains 90-95% orig case colors, with just some minor thinning blending with silver patina across bottom. Trigger bow is slightly thinning and showing wear to silver in grip. Stock is sound with sharp checkering with a couple of minor flattened points, some handling marks and light scratches and dings, retaining most of orig finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor handling marks, visible color on exposed metal and retains most of orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. This a chance at a high condition Parker with notable history. 4-38306 BDT84 (35,000-55,000)

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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	1360	$0.00	VERY SPECIAL PARKER GHE GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 239430. Cal. 20 ga. 26″ bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 2-3/4″ chambers, IMP.Cyl/MOD choke, ejectors and sgl selective trigger. Top rib of bbl is marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden. Ct. U.S.A. Parker Spec. Steel”. The “0” size frame is engraved in standard G grade with oval and 2 flying ducks on left side, circle with 2 pheasants on trigger plate, “Parker” across center bottom, an oval with 2 quail on right and balance of engraving with a foliate scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered half pistol grip, red Noshoc recoil pad, gold initial shield engraved “O.B.H.” and checkered splinter forend. Bore diameter: left – .620, right – .620. Bore restrictions: left – .015, right – .008. Wall thickness: left – .031, right – .031. Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14-1/16″. The “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” book lists it as G grade, sgl trigger ejector, 20 ga, 26″ with half pistol grip. Gun is accompanied by a letter dated November 13, 1998 from Herschel Chadick identifying gun and stating it was owned by Captain O. B. Hardison who was the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise in 1942 and 1943 during WWII. There is also a copy of a photograph of Captain Hardison and a letter from the Enterprise Association detailing the career of Captain Hardison. There is also a copy of a photograph of the U.S.S. Enterprise and a short history of the Enterprise from inception to decommission and being sold for scrap in 1958. The Enterprise is the only ship to earn 20 battle stars, the Presidential unit citation and the Navy unit commendation. Numerous other citations were awarded, including in a formal ceremony at South Hampton, England on 22 November 1945. She was the only non-royal Navy ship in history to be presented the Admiralty Pennant by the British government. CONDITION: Extremely fine, bbls retain 95-98% orig blue with slight muzzle wear, some minor nicks and scratches, faint rub mark from forend and showing bright on sharp edge of rib in a couple of spots. Receiver retains 90-95% orig case colors, with just some minor thinning blending with silver patina across bottom. Trigger bow is slightly thinning and showing wear to silver in grip. Stock is sound with sharp checkering with a couple of minor flattened points, some handling marks and light scratches and dings, retaining most of orig finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, some minor handling marks, visible color on exposed metal and retains most of orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, strong ejectors and bright shiny bores. This a chance at a high condition Parker with notable history. 4-38306 BDT84 (35,000-55,000) 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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