RARE PARKER AH GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

RARE PARKER AH GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 60396. Cal. 10 ga. 32″ bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 2-7/8″ chambers, extractors and double triggers. Top rib of bbls is marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden. Conn. Damascus Steel”. Receiver is engraved with tight foliate scroll, ribbon with “Parker Bros” and 2 pointers on left side. Trigger plate has unusual engraving of 3 herons standing in a marsh scene. Right side with tight foliate scroll, ribbon with “Parker Bros” and 2 setters. Forward portion of receiver behind hinge pin on right side has a duck, a goose on center of bottom and snipe on left side with balance a fine foliate scroll. Fences of action have sgl rib, tight foliate scroll and shore bird on left and grouse on right. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis droppers, checkered pistol grip, hard rubber grip cap with engraved gold oval center, checkered butt with engraved skeleton buttplate and checkered splinter forend. Bore diameter: left – .797., right – .795. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .047. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. The book “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” identifies gun as a grade D6 hammerless, no extras, capped pistol grip stock, 10 ga with 32″ bbls. This is a fine candidate for restoration. PROVENANCE: Dr. David Rozier Collection. CONDITION: Good, bbls retain 50-60% visible Damascus pattern with thinning and blending of brown and silver patina, some surface oxidation near muzzle of both bbls, 4 dents on left bbl and some minor spots of minor oxidation. Receiver is clean with only visible case colors on water table and retains a smooth silver patina finish with some minor darkening across fences. Stock is sound with a repaired break through wrist, visible on both sides, moderately worn checkering, numerous nicks, dings and scratches, retaining a smooth clean oil finish. Forend is sound with worn checkering, numerous minor nicks and dings, and retains a smooth oil finish. Gun locks up tight with top lever in center, automatic safety and dark heavily pitted bores. 4-38329 BDT73 (3,000-5,000)

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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	1362	$6,900.00	RARE PARKER AH GRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 60396. Cal. 10 ga. 32″ bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 2-7/8″ chambers, extractors and double triggers. Top rib of bbls is marked “Parker Bros. Makers. Meriden. Conn. Damascus Steel”. Receiver is engraved with tight foliate scroll, ribbon with “Parker Bros” and 2 pointers on left side. Trigger plate has unusual engraving of 3 herons standing in a marsh scene. Right side with tight foliate scroll, ribbon with “Parker Bros” and 2 setters. Forward portion of receiver behind hinge pin on right side has a duck, a goose on center of bottom and snipe on left side with balance a fine foliate scroll. Fences of action have sgl rib, tight foliate scroll and shore bird on left and grouse on right. Mounted with highly figured walnut, checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis droppers, checkered pistol grip, hard rubber grip cap with engraved gold oval center, checkered butt with engraved skeleton buttplate and checkered splinter forend. Bore diameter: left – .797., right – .795. Bore restrictions: left – .037, right – .035. Wall thickness: left – .042, right – .047. Drop at heel: 3″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 9 lbs. 1 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. The book “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” identifies gun as a grade D6 hammerless, no extras, capped pistol grip stock, 10 ga with 32″ bbls. This is a fine candidate for restoration. PROVENANCE: Dr. David Rozier Collection. CONDITION: Good, bbls retain 50-60% visible Damascus pattern with thinning and blending of brown and silver patina, some surface oxidation near muzzle of both bbls, 4 dents on left bbl and some minor spots of minor oxidation. Receiver is clean with only visible case colors on water table and retains a smooth silver patina finish with some minor darkening across fences. Stock is sound with a repaired break through wrist, visible on both sides, moderately worn checkering, numerous nicks, dings and scratches, retaining a smooth clean oil finish. Forend is sound with worn checkering, numerous minor nicks and dings, and retains a smooth oil finish. Gun locks up tight with top lever in center, automatic safety and dark heavily pitted bores. 4-38329 BDT73 (3,000-5,000) 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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