*PARKER VHE GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

*PARKER VHE GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 227020. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 30” Damascus steel bbls choked FULL/MOD, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Parker dog’s head buttplate. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization book as a straight VHE Grade, without mention of the Damascus bbls. It appears that the serial number on bbl lug is stamped over another number. It does appear, however, to be factory numbering. Bore diameter: left – .737, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .026. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .026. Drop at heel: 3-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-13/16”. Weight: 7 lbs 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% strong orig Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright on sides and in sheltered areas, with the bottom and about a third of floorplate flaked to silver patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with stock retaining 95-96% strong orig varnish and forearm a lightly oil stained, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59239 JR483 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1819	$2,300.00	PARKER VHE GRADE DAMASCUS DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 227020. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 30” Damascus steel bbls choked FULL/MOD, sgl bead, doll’s head rib extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Mounted with very nicely figured, slab sawed, American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14” over a Parker dog’s head buttplate. Listed in the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization book as a straight VHE Grade, without mention of the Damascus bbls. It appears that the serial number on bbl lug is stamped over another number. It does appear, however, to be factory numbering. Bore diameter: left – .737, right – .738. Bore restrictions: left – .040, right – .026. Wall thickness: left – .030, right – .026. Drop at heel: 3-3/8”, drop at comb: 1-13/16”. Weight: 7 lbs 4.48 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 95-97% strong orig Damascus pattern. Receiver retains 60-70% orig case colors, strong & bright on sides and in sheltered areas, with the bottom and about a third of floorplate flaked to silver patina. Stock has a hairline back of top tang, otherwise wood is sound with stock retaining 95-96% strong orig varnish and forearm a lightly oil stained, hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bores. 4-59239 JR483 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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