*PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN.

*PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 145070. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 28″ Damascus steel bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-CYL with matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Receiver is engraved in typical “G” patterns with vignettes of two flying geese on the left side, two partridge on the right side & two pheasant on the floorplate, all surrounded with light border & arabesque patterns. Wood is nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a dog’s head buttplate. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating this shotgun was shipped Oct. 18, 1909 to the Charles Parker Co.’s office in New York City. Drop at the heel 2-7/8″, drop at the comb 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig Damascus patterns with light muzzle edge wear and a minor nick or two. Receiver retains traces of orig case colors with the balance faded to a dark silver patina. Wood is sound with a small bruise on the stock & minor scratches elsewhere and retains most of its orig bright varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bores. 5-60427 JR136 (1,500-2,500)

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
	4455	$2,012.00	PARKER GH GRADE DAMASCUS DBL BBL SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. SN 145070. Built on a scarce 1-1/2 frame with 28″ Damascus steel bbls choked IMP-MOD/IMP-CYL with matted rib, sgl bead, doll’s head extension, extractor & dbl triggers. Receiver is engraved in typical “G” patterns with vignettes of two flying geese on the left side, two partridge on the right side & two pheasant on the floorplate, all surrounded with light border & arabesque patterns. Wood is nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm & pistol grip stock, 14-1/4″ over a dog’s head buttplate. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating this shotgun was shipped Oct. 18, 1909 to the Charles Parker Co.’s office in New York City. Drop at the heel 2-7/8″, drop at the comb 1-5/8″. Weight: 6 lbs. 15.8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 96-97% strong orig Damascus patterns with light muzzle edge wear and a minor nick or two. Receiver retains traces of orig case colors with the balance faded to a dark silver patina. Wood is sound with a small bruise on the stock & minor scratches elsewhere and retains most of its orig bright varnish. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bores. 5-60427 JR136 (1,500-2,500) 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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