RARE PARKER QUALITY 6 DAMASCUS DBL BBL HAMMER LIFTER SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET.

RARE PARKER QUALITY 6 DAMASCUS DBL BBL HAMMER LIFTER SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 10 ga. SN 6801. Built on a #2 frame with 32″ & 28″ Damascus steel bbls, two forearms, smooth ribs, sgl beads & extractors. Receiver has deep relief dbl scalloped fences with deep recessed scallops around the firing pins. Receiver, lockplates & hammers are wonderfully engraved with small vignettes of a bird dog & partridge on the left lockplate, a bird dog & a woodcock on the right lockplate, a running stag on the front bottom of the receiver & a spaniel in a marsh scene on the trigger bow. Lockplates & hammers are beautifully engraved with fine foliate arabesque patterns & the maker’s name in an arced ribbon on each side. Bottom of the receiver & trigger guard are engraved to match. Wood is nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm with wedge & rnd knob semi-pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4″ over a skeleton buttplate with fine checkered center. Knob has an oval gold initial plate. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating completion in Oct. 1876 and is a factory 2-bbl set. Also accompanied by a green felt lined leather trunk case with removable top trays for the bbls. Bottom is compartmented for the receiver, two forearms, ammunition & cleaning tools. CONDITION: Fine. 32″ bbls retain about 75% strong orig gray/brown Damascus pattern with moderate wear, light nicks & dings, bright shiny bores with a spot or two of light pitting. 28″ bbls retain about 50% thin gray/brown Damascus pattern with light wear & scattered light dings with a cleaned, touched up spot on the left bbl. Bright shiny bores. Receiver retains 30-40% case colors, faded & turning silver. Lockplates retain about 75% fading case colors. Wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks, dings & scratches with the forearms retaining a fine smooth patina & the buttstock 85-90% of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Case is dark, worn & oil stained with open seams, missing straps & handle. Interior is slightly mothed with some light soil & staining. 5-60477 JR147 (8,000-12,000)

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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	4492B.	$9,200.00	RARE PARKER QUALITY 6 DAMASCUS DBL BBL HAMMER LIFTER SHOTGUN 2-BBL SET. Cal. 10 ga. SN 6801. Built on a #2 frame with 32″ & 28″ Damascus steel bbls, two forearms, smooth ribs, sgl beads & extractors. Receiver has deep relief dbl scalloped fences with deep recessed scallops around the firing pins. Receiver, lockplates & hammers are wonderfully engraved with small vignettes of a bird dog & partridge on the left lockplate, a bird dog & a woodcock on the right lockplate, a running stag on the front bottom of the receiver & a spaniel in a marsh scene on the trigger bow. Lockplates & hammers are beautifully engraved with fine foliate arabesque patterns & the maker’s name in an arced ribbon on each side. Bottom of the receiver & trigger guard are engraved to match. Wood is nicely figured American walnut with checkered splinter forearm with wedge & rnd knob semi-pistol grip stock with raised teardrop side panels, 14-1/4″ over a skeleton buttplate with fine checkered center. Knob has an oval gold initial plate. Accompanied by a Parker letter indicating completion in Oct. 1876 and is a factory 2-bbl set. Also accompanied by a green felt lined leather trunk case with removable top trays for the bbls. Bottom is compartmented for the receiver, two forearms, ammunition & cleaning tools. CONDITION: Fine. 32″ bbls retain about 75% strong orig gray/brown Damascus pattern with moderate wear, light nicks & dings, bright shiny bores with a spot or two of light pitting. 28″ bbls retain about 50% thin gray/brown Damascus pattern with light wear & scattered light dings with a cleaned, touched up spot on the left bbl. Bright shiny bores. Receiver retains 30-40% case colors, faded & turning silver. Lockplates retain about 75% fading case colors. Wood is sound with usual handling & use nicks, dings & scratches with the forearms retaining a fine smooth patina & the buttstock 85-90% of an old restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Case is dark, worn & oil stained with open seams, missing straps & handle. Interior is slightly mothed with some light soil & staining. 5-60477 JR147 (8,000-12,000) 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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