GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
HIGH ORIGINAL METAL CONDITION PARKER DHE WITH 30" VENTILATED RIB BARRELS AND SINGLE TRIGGER.PARKERSXS DHE21686320 GaMODERN; IVORYCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 0 Frame. 30" Bbls have raised, ventilated rib engraved with Parker''s Meriden CT address and "TITANIC STEEL". Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker overload proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Action is engraved with 60 - 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointer on left, and a pointing setter on right side. "PARKER BROS" is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Four pheasant are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Nicely flame figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over NOSHOC pad. Stock is embellished in typical "D" grade style with lozenge shaped drop points and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter ejector forend has typical steel tip and Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.617, right -.617. Bore restrictions: left -.024 (Imod), right -.015 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 7 lbs 0 oz. LOP: 14". This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER except it is shown as having extra bbls, not listed as having vent rib. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening colors, silvered on bottom, and fences, from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains approx 20% orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Buttstock retains over 90% of an old oil refinish, mullering of checkered borders somewhat filled, sharp edges a bit rounded. Forend retains over 90% of its orig finish. Action has just a hint of looseness. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are strong and in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY estimates 330 20 bores were made with 30" Titanic Steel bbls. A very fine long barreled small bore Parker. Bead sights are "certifiable pre-ban ivory". 49450-25 MGM390 (12,500-22,500)