GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
PARKER GHE 20 GAUGE.PARKERGHE SHOTGUN24022020 GaMODERN; C&R; IVORYCal. 20 Ga. 2-5/8" chambers. 26" bbls with twin "certifiable pre-ban ivory" beads, "0" frame. Parker single trigger with selector on bottom, automatic ejectors and non-automatic safety. Rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN, CT U.S.A. SPECIAL STEEL". Bbl flats marked "SKEET IN SKEET OUT". Beautifully figured American walnut stock is full pistol grip with "PARKER BROS MERIDEN, CONN". grip cap. 14-3/8" LOP over Parker Brothers dogs head buttplate. Checking in standard G grade pattern. Beavertail forend. Frame is engraved in typical GHE pattern; flying ducks on left, quail on right both surrounded by light scroll. Pheasants in circle on bottom. Bottom of frame engraved "PARKER" indicating Remington production. Bbl diameter: left - .617, right. 616. Choke: left -.007, right - .006. Weight 6 lbs. 7 oz. 1-3/4" DAC, 2-1/2" DAH. Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.025. CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Likely an early Delgrego restoration with receiver retaining 95%+ restored case colors. Bbls show approximately 98-99% re-blued finish. Buttstock retains most of its hand rubbed oil finish. Buttplate is very good showing a few minor dings and chips. Replacement beavertail forend wood, though bbls do have a reinforced forend lug and reinforcement screw at end of beavertail. Mechanics crisp. A beautiful little Parker ready for the skeet field or the November corn field. 49181-26 JSL46 (5,000-8,000)