GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
SCARCE 28 GAUGE PARKER VH. PARKER SXS VH 185570 28 GA MODERN Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 00 Frame. 26" Bbls have concave game rib marked with Parker's Meriden CT address and "VULCAN STEEL". Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action has all correct numbers and marks on water table with lightening cuts. Action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with wiggle borders. "Parker Bros" is on both sides. SN is at grip. Relatively plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Stock is embellished in typical "V" grade style with simple point pattern checkering with mullered borders. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical Parker release, marked with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.565, right -.564. Bore restrictions: left -.010 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-11/16", drop at comb: 1-9/16". Weight: 5 lbs 8 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". This gun is not listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER, however the number after this one (185571) is listed as 28 ga with 28" bbls. CONDITION: Excellent, as completely refinished, retaining nearly all custom finishes on wood and metal, engraving slightly softened, sharp edges on wood somewhat rounded. Bores are excellent with one or two old pits. Action is tight. Stock does not fit action well. 49432-25 MGM392 (8,500-15,000)