GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
SCARCE PARKER 16 GA GRADE 0 HAMMER GUN.PARKERGR. 04636816 Ga16 Ga. 28" twist steel bbls. 2-1/2" chambers. Choked: IMP CYL/MOD. Full length twist steel rib with steel front bead marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN TWIST". Double triggers, extractors, no safety. Pistol grip buttstock with 14-1/4" LOP over orig Parker Bros. DHBP and nickel shield behind straight top lever. Splinter forend with Deeley release. Buttstock and forend checkered in typical Grade 0 pattern. Frame marked "PARKER BROS" on lockplates and light border engraving throughout with a burst of scroll in front of trigger plate, otherwise unengraved. Receiver milled with lightning cuts on water table, making this a desirable small bore hammer gun. Weight: 7 lb 0 oz. PROVENANCE: The Estate of B.E. "Andy" Anderson. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain 95-98% restored twist pattern turned chocolate. Receiver retains 30-40% orig case colors, mostly on lockplates, having toned on frame and on top. Buttstock and forearm retain most of a professionally restored finish. Small repaired chip on left side of trigger guard tang, but otherwise sound and checkering fully visible though slightly worn and handling marks throughout. Bores are bright and shiny with a few light scattered pits. Mechanics are excellent. 49531-58 JSL129 (3,500-5,500)