GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
FINE PARKER GH.PARKERGH7896912 GaIVORY12 Ga. 30" bbls. 2-1/2" chambers. Choked: CYL/MOD. Full length matted rib marked "PARKER BROS MAKER MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL" with "certifiable antique ivory" front bead. No. 2 frame. Double triggers, extractors, automatic safety. Capped full pistol grip stock with beautiful dark contrast grain, nickel shield, with 13-5/8" LOP over Parker Bros DHBP. Splinter forearm. Engraved in classic early GH pattern, 2 birds on each side surrounded by light scroll, 2 birds on bottom, trigger guard bow with light burst of scroll. Stocks checkered in classic G Grade pattern. Weight: 7 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. "Andy" Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Bbls retain 90% beautiful dark contrast Damascus pattern which is striking and bold. Receiver retains approx 75% dark orig case color, starting to tone on bottom of frame, bright and shiny on sides. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue on bow, toned at tang. Buttstock and forearm retain approx 90% orig varnish with light handling marks and scratches throughout. Forearm with minute grain separation on left side near frame. Mechanics are excellent. Bores are very good but lightly pitted, particularly left bbl. It is difficult to find these early Damascus guns in such pleasing orig condition. 49531-60 JSL106 (2,000-3,000)