GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE PARKER DHE WITH VENTILATED RIB AND SINGLE TRIGGER, NEAR TO NEW BY LARRY DEL GREGO WITH CASE.PARKERSXS DHE21750720 GAMODERNCal. 20 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 0 Frame. 30" Bbls are engraved "PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL" on raised, ventilated rib, fitted with two synthetic ivory beads. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, weight, and Parker overload proofs. Case hardened action features three position non-automatic safety, as safety button acts as selector for Miller single trigger. Action is engraved in typical "D" style with single dogs on each side surrounded by 80% coverage scroll. "PARKER BROS" is in ribands on each side. Trigger plate has typical nye of pheasants surrounded by scroll. Finely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over skeleton steel buttplate, and features typical lozenge drop points and point pattern checkering at grip. A silver oval on toe line is engraved "WCG". Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical release. Patent date is on iron. Bore diameter: left - .617, right -.621. Bore restrictions: left -.017 (Mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.028, right -.022. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". Basic specifications match those listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger, except it was orig fitted with extra bbls, ventilated rib is not mentioned, and beavertail forend was supplied by Del Grego. Pedersen Custom brown vinyl case is lined in brown faux fur. PROVENANCE: Correspondence and invoice from Larry Del Grego in 1977 regarding complete restoration and restocking of this gun, including installation of Miller trigger, beavertail forend, and opening of chokes. Later correspondence and invoices for minor adjustments, mostly to ejectors. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely reconditioned and restocked by Larry Del Grego in 1977, with only the slightest light marks and silvering in all fine finishes. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Miller trigger works well. Case is fine. 49959-6 MGM70 (5,000-8,000)