*PARKER CHE GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

*PARKER CHE GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 174549. Built on an “O” frame with 28″ Damascus steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Receiver is beautifully engraved with large vignettes of bird dogs on each side & the fabulous scene of a large rooster pheasant in a woodland scene on the floorplate, possibly enhanced. All surrounded with about 70% fine foliate arabesque patterns & a wide border. Engraving has all been enhanced with the game scenes cut to deep relief. Wood is nicely figured English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with teardrop side panels, 14″ over a solid red pad. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating shipment Sept. 12, 1917 to Frederick T. Holmes of Nordhoff, CA. Letter lists specifications as 13-3/4″ LOP and weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz. Current specifications are: Drop at the heel 2-3/4″, drop at the comb 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong orig Damascus pattern with wear at the muzzle & breech ends. Balance of the metal & the wood retain most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are a little rough, but tight. Bright shiny bores. 5-60472 JR144 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4420	$9,775.00	PARKER CHE GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. SN 174549. Built on an “O” frame with 28″ Damascus steel bbls choked FULL/FULL with matted rib, sgl bead, and doll’s head extension, ejectors & dbl triggers. Receiver is beautifully engraved with large vignettes of bird dogs on each side & the fabulous scene of a large rooster pheasant in a woodland scene on the floorplate, possibly enhanced. All surrounded with about 70% fine foliate arabesque patterns & a wide border. Engraving has all been enhanced with the game scenes cut to deep relief. Wood is nicely figured English walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock with teardrop side panels, 14″ over a solid red pad. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating shipment Sept. 12, 1917 to Frederick T. Holmes of Nordhoff, CA. Letter lists specifications as 13-3/4″ LOP and weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz. Current specifications are: Drop at the heel 2-3/4″, drop at the comb 1-1/2″. Weight: 6 lbs. 12.6 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain about 95% strong orig Damascus pattern with wear at the muzzle & breech ends. Balance of the metal & the wood retain most of a professionally restored finish. Mechanics are a little rough, but tight. Bright shiny bores. 5-60472 JR144 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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