PARKER GH GRADE 2 BARREL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.

PARKER GH GRADE 2 BARREL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 63343. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ and 27″ Damascus steel bbls, both bbls have tapered matted concave ribs with sgl silver sighting bead. 30″ bbls have 2-9/16 chambers, IMP.Cyl/MOD chokes and extractors. 27″ bbls have 2-9/16 chambers, FULL/FULL chokes, extractors and double triggers. Both sets of bbls are marked on top rib “Parker Bros Makers, Meriden Conn. Damascus Steel”. The rare 1 size frame is standard G grade engraved with floral scroll around edges and oval with “Parker Bros” and 2 flying ducks on left side, oval with “Parker Bros” and 2 grouse on right side and circle with 2 pheasant on triggerplate. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with sculpted hard rubber grip cap, Pachmayr vented trap pad, blank gold initial shield and checkered splinted forend for each set of bbls. 30″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .751, right – .752. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .030. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .030. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. 27″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .017, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .028. Drop at heel: 3-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. The book “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” identifies gun as a D2 hammerless, no options, pistol grip cap stock. The 27″ set of bbls appear to be uncut, have matching SN and the number “2” stamped on bottom for forend lug. CONDITION: Fine, 30″ bbls show strong beautiful Damascus pattern with some faint thinning in forend area, some minor muzzle wear and some minor dark spots. Second set of bbls show good Damascus pattern, somewhat silvering and thinning on right bbl and some thinning in forearm area of left bbl and chamber area. Receiver shows 10-15% orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, with balance a silver and brown patina. Triggerguard retains most of its orig blue across bow but worn to silver and brown patina in grip area. Stock is sound with slightly worn checkering, moderate nicks and dings and minor handling marks, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forends are sound with typical minor nicks and dings and retain a blend of orig finish with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, shiny bores in 30″ set, good bores in 27″ set with some minor shallow pitting in left bbl. 4-38669 BDT42 (4,000-6,000)

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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	1364	$3,450.00	PARKER GH GRADE 2 BARREL SET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 63343. Cal. 12 ga. 30″ and 27″ Damascus steel bbls, both bbls have tapered matted concave ribs with sgl silver sighting bead. 30″ bbls have 2-9/16 chambers, IMP.Cyl/MOD chokes and extractors. 27″ bbls have 2-9/16 chambers, FULL/FULL chokes, extractors and double triggers. Both sets of bbls are marked on top rib “Parker Bros Makers, Meriden Conn. Damascus Steel”. The rare 1 size frame is standard G grade engraved with floral scroll around edges and oval with “Parker Bros” and 2 flying ducks on left side, oval with “Parker Bros” and 2 grouse on right side and circle with 2 pheasant on triggerplate. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered pistol grip with sculpted hard rubber grip cap, Pachmayr vented trap pad, blank gold initial shield and checkered splinted forend for each set of bbls. 30″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .751, right – .752. Bore restrictions: left – .030, right – .030. Wall thickness: left – .028, right – .030. Drop at heel: 3-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. 27″ bbls – Bore diameter: left – .735, right – .734. Bore restrictions: left – .017, right – .003. Wall thickness: left – .027, right – .028. Drop at heel: 3-3/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. LOP 14-1/4″. The book “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” identifies gun as a D2 hammerless, no options, pistol grip cap stock. The 27″ set of bbls appear to be uncut, have matching SN and the number “2” stamped on bottom for forend lug. CONDITION: Fine, 30″ bbls show strong beautiful Damascus pattern with some faint thinning in forend area, some minor muzzle wear and some minor dark spots. Second set of bbls show good Damascus pattern, somewhat silvering and thinning on right bbl and some thinning in forearm area of left bbl and chamber area. Receiver shows 10-15% orig case colors, mostly in protected areas, with balance a silver and brown patina. Triggerguard retains most of its orig blue across bow but worn to silver and brown patina in grip area. Stock is sound with slightly worn checkering, moderate nicks and dings and minor handling marks, retains orig finish blending with hand worn patina. Forends are sound with typical minor nicks and dings and retain a blend of orig finish with hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp with automatic safety, shiny bores in 30″ set, good bores in 27″ set with some minor shallow pitting in left bbl. 4-38669 BDT42 (4,000-6,000) 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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