*VERY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER BROS BHE SINGLE TRIGGER STRAIGHT GRIP GAME GUN.

*VERY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER BROS BHE SINGLE TRIGGER STRAIGHT GRIP GAME GUN. SN 206207. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Acme steel bbls with matted top rib with two ivory beads is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL.” Bbl flats are stamped with correct markings for steel and grade. SN and frame size are on lump. Typical hammerless case hardened action with nicely filed single bead around fences features non-automatic safety and single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved in typical “B” style with well cut scroll as background for ovals picturing two dogs on each side. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangular device behind each scene. Trigger plate is engraved with trio of partridge. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver pad and features checkered side panels, and fleur-di-lis drop points with scalloped checkering pattern having modified fleur-di-lis extension into butt and mullered borders. A large gold vacant oval is on toe line. Matching nearly fully checkered splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.029. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Although not listed in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, all features of this fine gun appear to be absolutely original. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue, silvered on high edges, around muzzles and thinning at normal carry point at forend. Action retains 80 – 90% orig bright case hardening color with most loss on left fence, top lever, and high edges at bottom. Overall effect is very pleasing. Case hardening on forend latch and iron are mostly bright silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges of bow, with some flaking and silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, grain slightly raised, with numerous small marks commensurate with condition of remainder of gun. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. What appears to be the orig recoil pad, is crystallized with some chipping. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Screw slots show very little use. A fine elegant gun. 4-46195 MGM61 (14,000-18,000)

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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	2543	$18,400.00	VERY FINE HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION PARKER BROS BHE SINGLE TRIGGER STRAIGHT GRIP GAME GUN. SN 206207. Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 2 Frame. 30″ Acme steel bbls with matted top rib with two ivory beads is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL.” Bbl flats are stamped with correct markings for steel and grade. SN and frame size are on lump. Typical hammerless case hardened action with nicely filed single bead around fences features non-automatic safety and single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved in typical “B” style with well cut scroll as background for ovals picturing two dogs on each side. “PARKER BROS” is in rectangular device behind each scene. Trigger plate is engraved with trio of partridge. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN at grip. Nicely marbled and well figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4″ over Silver pad and features checkered side panels, and fleur-di-lis drop points with scalloped checkering pattern having modified fleur-di-lis extension into butt and mullered borders. A large gold vacant oval is on toe line. Matching nearly fully checkered splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and Parker release. Bore diameter: left -.730, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -.033, right -.029. Wall thickness: left -.038, right -.036. Drop at heel: 2-1/16″, drop at comb: 1-5/8″. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz, LOP 14-1/4″. CONDITION: Excellent. Although not listed in Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger, all features of this fine gun appear to be absolutely original. Bbls retain 85 – 90% orig blue, silvered on high edges, around muzzles and thinning at normal carry point at forend. Action retains 80 – 90% orig bright case hardening color with most loss on left fence, top lever, and high edges at bottom. Overall effect is very pleasing. Case hardening on forend latch and iron are mostly bright silver. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue, silvered on edges of bow, with some flaking and silvering at grip. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, grain slightly raised, with numerous small marks commensurate with condition of remainder of gun. Checkering is slightly worn and dirty. What appears to be the orig recoil pad, is crystallized with some chipping. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. Screw slots show very little use. A fine elegant gun. 4-46195 MGM61 (14,000-18,000) 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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