GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
SCARCE .410 PARKER VH.PARKERSXS VH219817410MODERN; IVORYCal. .410 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 000 Frame. 26" Bbls have slightly raised, concave, matted rib marked with Parker''s Meriden CT address and "VULCAN 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 "V" style with wiggle borders. "Parker Bros" is on each side. Trigger guard bow has wiggle borders. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut ball grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over Parker dogs head buttplate. Stock has point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Bore diameter at muzzles: left -.395, right -.397. Wall thickness: left -.031, right -.035. Drop at heel: 2-7/8", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Weight: 5 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". All specifications match those in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 90 - 95% orig blue. Action retains perhaps 30% orig case hardening color, considerably silvered on bottoms and sides from normal hand wear. Trigger guard retains traces of orig blue, most loss due to flaking. Stocks retain over 95% of their orig finish, with numerous marks, dents, and scrapes, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A fine little gun, scarce, with only 463 26" bbl 410 V grade guns estimated in THE PARKER STORY. Twin beads are "certifiable pre-ban ivory". 49472-1 MGM323 (15,000-25,000)