(C) PARKER BROTHERS CHE SIDE BY SIDE 16 BORE SHOTGUN OF L.L. BEAN.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1933. Gun is once reported to have been the property of Leon Leonwood Bean of Freeport, Maine, founder of the L.L. Bean retail company. This fine shotgun features 26" blued Acme fluid steel barrels with "Acme Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, blued Parker Overload marked barrel flats, ejectors, and twin bead sight (mid replaced) with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 9/16". Case hardened finished No. 1 frame boxlock action with standard CHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on sides, flying duck on bottom, non-automatic safety, and factory Parker single selective trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, carved panel border diamond tails in CH Grade style, period Hawkins rubber recoil pad, Parker logo pistol grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. Stock has silver oval vanity plaque with "L.L.B." marking. Comes with Parker factory letter confirming all options but recoil pad. PROVENANCE: This fine gun comes with letter from well-known dealer Herschel Chadick, stating that this gun was purchased from the man in Maine who purchased it directly from L.L. Bean. CONDITION: Overall 95% original factory barrel finish with insignificant handling marks, but 2 noticeable marks: one near breech on right side and other near muzzle on the same. Muzzle has discoloration from a case or hand. 20% fading case colors with sharp markings and receiver starting to silver. Good wood with 90% lightly cleaned finish, small handling marks, and sharp checkering. Stock possibly cut in period for addition of pad (original letter states 14 - 1/4" pull, it's now 14"). Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun with great story.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

26"

Chamber

2 - 9/16"

Choke

Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder

Drop at Comb

1 - 3/4"

Drop at Heel

2 - 1/2"