GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
SCARCE PARKER 20 GAUGE PHE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.PARKERSXS PHE21918220 GaMODERNCal. 20 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 0 Frame. 28" Bbls have concave, matted rib marked with Parker's Meriden CT address and "PARKER STEEL". Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker 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 dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical "P" style with sprays of scroll engraving and simple geometric borders. "Parker Bros" is on each side. Trigger guard bow has geometric border engraving. SN is at grip. Lightly figured American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Stock has point pattern checkering with line borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.621, right -.625. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (full), right -.022 (Imod). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.023. Drop at heel: 3", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". This gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER and all specifications match, except it is listed as a capped pistol grip buttstock. CONDITION: Excellent, as refinished, retaining all renewed finishes on wood and metal, with a few very light subsequent handling marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A scarce small gauge Parker with only 100 estimated P grade 20 bores with 28" Parker steel bbls in THE PARKER STORY. 49417-15 MGM318 (5,000-8,000)