GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
SCARCE PARKER SB SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.PARKERSBT BE18406812 GaMODERN; IVORYCal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chamber. Unmarked for Frame size. 32" Bbl has slightly raised ventilated rib engraved with Parker's Meriden CT address and "ACME STEEL". Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker single trap action is filed in "B" grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers and marks are on water table. Action features nickel-plated sgl trigger. Action is engraved with 70 - 80% coverage scroll with floral highlights within geometric borders. "Parker Bros" is engraved on rectangle on rear of both sides. A well cut floral bouquet is on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over Silver type pad. Stock is embellished in typical "B" grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped mullered borders with fleur-di-lis intrusions at top into butt. A vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching large beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: .733. Bore restrictions: .035 (full). Wall thickness: -.068. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz. LOP: 14-5/8". CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. Bbl retains approx 95% orig blue with some light marks and high edge wear. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, thinned a bit on beads and top tang. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 90% of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches, with perhaps some extra oil rubbed in at time of installation of newer pad, checkering lightly worn. Bore is excellent. Action is tight. Ejector is strong. An excellent example of this scarce Parker single, with only 68 made in this bbl length and grade according to THE PARKER STORY. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" bead sights. 49417-17 MGM316 (4,000-6,000)