GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
PARKER DHE GAME GUN.PARKERDHE23460212 GaMODERN; C&R; IVORYCal. 12 Ga. 30" bbls. 2-3/4" chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib with twin "certifiable pre-ban ivory" beads. Bbls marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN CT USA TITANIC STEEL". No. 1-1/2 frame. Double triggers, automatic ejectors, non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock with 14-3/4" LOP over Pachmayr waffle pad. Nickel shield in stock with initials that are not discernible. Splinter forend with Deeley release. Stocks are of a beautiful contrasting European walnut with great grain and flow. Gun is engraved with a Pointer on left and Setter on right and surrounded by scroll in standard Parker DHE pattern. Four pheasants in scene on trigger plate, also surrounded by scroll. Buttstock with checkered side panels and 2-point checkering is likely a period replacement though checkering does have a mullered border and this work was probably done by Larry Del Grego. Weight: 7 lb 8 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, as refurbished likely by Larry Delgrego. Bbls retain 90-95% restored finish with light handling marks and minor pock marks at forearm. Receiver retains 80-85% refurbished cyanide case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its refinished blue. Buttstock and forend, with light handling marks and repairs, retain around 90% of their custom hand rubbed finish. Mechanics are sound. Bores are bright and shiny. A lively straight grip Parker. 49473-5 JSL84 (3,500-5,500)