GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
PARKER AHE WITH UNUSUAL ENGRAVING. PARKER SXS AHE 229156 12 Ga MODERN; IVORY Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28" bbls have matted, concave rib engraved with Parker''s Meriden CT address and "ACME STEEL". Bbl flats are stamped with grade, steel type, Parker proofs, and weight. Left side of lump is stamped with SN. Typical Parker action is filed in "A" grade style with single bead around fences. All correct numbers are on water table. Action features automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in unusual style with 60% varying sized scroll within geometric borders surrounding "PARKER BROS" engraved diagonally across sides of action. Scroll is on bottom action and trigger plate is engraved with unusual floral and foliate design undoubtedly special ordered. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. SN is at grip. Crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over skeleton steel buttplate. Stock is embellished in typical "A" grade style with inset checkered side panels, and deeply carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering has shaped border with fleur-di-lis intrusions toward butt. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "RM III". Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Ejector patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left -.731, right -.731. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (Imod), right -.016 (mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz. LOP: 14". CONDITION: Good, as refinished. Bbls retain about 90% of a satin re-black, thinning on sides. Action is cleaned to bright silver. Replacement buttstock is fairly well done, and retains most of its oil finish. Orig forend wood has repairs at left rear. Bores are very fine with some scattered light pits. Action is slightly loose. Ejectors are in time. This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION AND SERIALIZATION LEDGER. THE PARKER STORY relates that this unusual gun is one of only 18 12 ga. AH guns with 28" Acme bbls. "Certifiable pre-ban ivory" twin bead sights. 48972-1 MGM305 (10,000-15,000)