July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
12 bore with a 30" barrel. Manufactured between 1910 and 1911 this shotgun features Damascus steel barrels with solid matte rib and a single silver bead. 2-1/2" chambers. Left barrel is improved modified choke, right barrel is modified choke. Extractors and automatic safety. Casehardened boxlock action engraved with two flying geese in an oval panel surrounded by scroll engraving. The opposite side has two pheasants en suite with other side. Both sides are marked "PARKER BROS". Ornate borders around all panels. Bottom of action engraved with two standing pheasants surrounded by scroll engraved circular border. Engraved blued trigger guard; double triggers. Highly figured walnut butt stock with pistol grip; shaped panels of checkering on each side of grip. Has a maker's hard rubber buttplate and grip cap marked, "PARKER BROS / MERIDEN CONN". Splinter fore-end with shaped, checkered border around Deeley release. Excellent condition. The barrels retain 90-95% original finish and having bright bores. There are some scattered marks from use and light muzzle wear. Action retains approximately 90-95% of case colors with some edge wear and wear around breeches. Lovely Damascus patterns on the barrels. Trigger guard and hardware on forend retain small traces of blue, otherwise great patina. Stock and forend retain 95% of varnish with scattered marks from use.
CORRECTION: This firearm was imported from Canada and will have an inconspicuous marking that contains at least “BV LYNDEN WA” and any of the following not already marked on the firearm: serial number, caliber, country of manufacture, manufacturer name and model. Marking letters are 1/16" tall and just over 0.03" deep. Buyers must consider this in their bidding.