GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE 16 GAUGE PARKER CHE ON 0 FRAME.PARKERSXS CHE17370016 GAMODERNCal. 16 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 0 Frame. 28" Bbls are marked with Parker Bros name and Meriden, CT address, along with "ACME STEEL" on broad, matted, concave rib. Bbl flats and lumps are stamped with all correct markings. Case hardened action with all correct markings on water table, features non-automatic safety and nickel-plated dbl triggers. Action is engraved in typical "C" style, with approx 80% coverage of well cut scroll within geometric borders surrounding vignettes of setters on sides, and a goose flying across trigger plate, with mountains in background. Scroll engraved trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely veined and lightly figured European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over skeleton steel buttplate. Typical "C" grade checkering in fancy pattern wraps over top of grip, and side panels terminate in lozenge shaped drop points. Matching splinter ejector forend has well filed steel tip, typical release, and patent date on iron. All specifications match those listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Bore diameter: left - .668, right -.667. Bore restrictions: left -.018 (mod), right -.006 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.016 (A small area near bottom rib, about 12" back from muzzle), right -.023. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain approx 70% orig blue, thinning overall, with some scuffs and light freckling. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps 25%, orig case hardening color, where protected, the balance a smooth silver to pewter gray. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with numerous marks, and scratches, some heavy. Checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A fine, as found, small frame Parker. 49708-11 MGM8 (10,000-15,000)