GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
PARKER STRAIGHT GRIP DH WITH 30" BARRELS AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND. PARKER SXS DH 109341 12 GA MODERN; IVORY Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 2 Frame. 30" Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker's Meriden CT address and "TITANIC STEEL". Bbl flats are stamped with steel type "K" (Krupp) and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table. Action features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved with 60 - 70% coverage scroll within geometric borders, surrounding vignettes of single dogs and game; A pointing pointer on left, and a setter on right side. "PARKER BROS" is engraved on scrolled band on rear of both sides. Three grouse are on trigger plate. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Lightly stump figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over black leather covered 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. Large beavertail forend has reinforcing bolt, typical Parker release, and is checkered in a fancy pattern as often found on guns of "B" grade. Bore diameter: left -.745, right -.743. Bore restrictions: left -.049 (extra full), right -.029 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.026. Drop at heel: 1-1/2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 8 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". This gun matches PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, except beavertail forend is not indicated. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Bbls retain nearly all of a factory quality re-black, with some light marks. Action retains essentially all of a dark cyanide re-color. What are most likely replacement stocks retain nearly all of what appears to be their orig finish with a few light scratches and marks. Bores are excellent. "Certifiable antique ivory" bead sights. 49432-24 MGM391 (5,000-8,000)