July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
30" barrel in 12 bore. This fine side by side shotgun was manufactured in 1897. Listed as the Grade 2, or GH Grade, it was introduced in 1888 and produced until 1899 with approximately 13,000 manufactured. Accompanied by a Parker letter, which states that it was shipped to W.S. Brown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with 30 inch Damascus barrels, half pistol grip and 14 1/2 inch pull. Letter confirms the date of manufacture, gauge, and states that it had full chokes. The cost was $80.00. Features include fine Damascus barrels with browned finish, full matted rib, and a single bead front sight. Top of rib is stamped with maker. The box lock hammerless frame features No. 2 engraving, the exact pattern can be seen on page 274 in "The Parker Story". Buttstock has the round pistol grip checkered walnut with gold shield. Has a period Jostam pad with a 15" LOP to front trigger. Splintered forend with checkering pattern can be seen on page 271 with the three-point sides and 1878 patent date on release. Clean bores. Has a 2" chamber. Standard ejector. Barrels have beautiful brown Damascus pattern, tight. Light muzzle wear but no dents or repairs. Fine engraving on action, turned basic patina in color with bright colors in hidden areas. Original stocks are in excellent condition, having beautifully aged with no cracks or chips. Lock-up is tight as new. Wood to metal fit is perfect. Stocks never refinished. Shotgun comes in a hard leather case with reproduction label, period wood cleaning rod, and some jags. Very fine all original early antique Parker.