*DESIRABLE AND RARE PARKER BROS DHE 28 GAUGE W/STRAIGHT GRIP.

*DESIRABLE AND RARE PARKER BROS DHE 28 GAUGE W/STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 235918. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This scarce, small bore Parker, fewer than 200 made in this grade, matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, with 26″ Titanic bbls, ejectors, and straight grip stock. All correct markings are on bbl flats. 00 Size frame has all correct markings on water table, and is engraved in standard “D” style. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and features typical “D” side panels, drop points, and checkering. A silver oval on toe lines is engraved “ASI” (Austin S. Igleheart). Splinter ejector forend has typical Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Igleheart Family Collection. Austin S. Igleheart was the President of General Foods Corp, Greenwich CT. It has been in Family hands from the time of its purchase until its offering at this auction. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% + fine satin restored blue, some areas a bit light, silvered at muzzles. Action retains considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks have rubbed in oil, checkering freshened. Top lever and trigger guard were restored, and retain most of that blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but show a few minor pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-46735 MGM184 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2542	$36,225.00	DESIRABLE AND RARE PARKER BROS DHE 28 GAUGE W/STRAIGHT GRIP. SN 235918. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. This scarce, small bore Parker, fewer than 200 made in this grade, matches all specifications in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, with 26″ Titanic bbls, ejectors, and straight grip stock. All correct markings are on bbl flats. 00 Size frame has all correct markings on water table, and is engraved in standard “D” style. Nicely figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8″ over skeleton steel buttplate, and features typical “D” side panels, drop points, and checkering. A silver oval on toe lines is engraved “ASI” (Austin S. Igleheart). Splinter ejector forend has typical Parker latch. Bore diameter: left -.551, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.023, right -.016. Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 5 lbs. 9 oz, LOP 13-7/8″. PROVENANCE: Igleheart Family Collection. Austin S. Igleheart was the President of General Foods Corp, Greenwich CT. It has been in Family hands from the time of its purchase until its offering at this auction. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain 90% + fine satin restored blue, some areas a bit light, silvered at muzzles. Action retains considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected. Stocks have rubbed in oil, checkering freshened. Top lever and trigger guard were restored, and retain most of that blue. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but show a few minor pings. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. 4-46735 MGM184 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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