GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
FINE LITTLE 28 GAUGE PARKER "DH" WITH PGCA LETTER. PARKER DH 108675 28GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 28 ga. 0 Frame. 2-1/2" Chambers. 28" Bbls are marked with Parker's famous Meriden address and "TITANIC STEEL" on rib. Bbl flats and lump are stamped with all correct markings. Action with correct markings on water table features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical "D" style with 60% scroll. Single dogs, pointer and setter, are on each side and "PARKER BROS" is in riband behind dog scenes. Four pheasant are on trigger plate. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely figured European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4" over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock features lozenge shaped drop points, point pattern checkering at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has patent date on typical release. Bore diameter: left -.553, right - .553. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .030 (full). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-13/16", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". Not listed in the PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors letter confirming specifications and stating it was shipped Oct 17 1910 to A. E. Lawrence in Bar Harbor, Maine. THE PARKER STORY indicates fewer than 200 DH Parkers were made in 28 ga., 60 with 28" bbls. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig blue with considerable cleaned rust spots on bottoms. Action retains 40% muted case color, which does not appear to have ever been strong. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish, perhaps with some oil rubbed in, numerous light marks and dings. Checkering lightly worn and dirty. Bores show light to moderate pitting throughout. A nice little, as found, small bore Parker. The ideal quail or woodcock gun. 52417-1 MGM144 (12,500-17,500)