GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE PARKER 28 GAUGE GHE. PARKER SXS GHE 173293 28 GA MODERN Cal. 28 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 00 Frame. 26" Bbls are marked "Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn." and "Parker Special Steel" on concave, matted rib. Bbl flats and lumps have all correct markings. Case hardened action features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with typical "G" style with sprays of scroll surrounding vignettes of game birds; pair of pheasant on left, grouse on right, and another pair of pheasant (?) on trigger plate. "Parker Bros" is on each side above scenes. SN is on trigger guard tang. Dense and dark American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over skeleton steel buttplate. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. Vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical latch, and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left - .562, right -.565. Bore restrictions: left - .033 (extra full), right - .023 (full). Wall thickness: left -.016 (about 9" - 12" back from muzzle near bottom rib), right -.019 (along top rib). Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/2". This gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Fine, as refinished. Cosmetically excellent, retaining essentially all of its professional quality finishes on wood and metal, with only a few light handling marks. New buttstock is of excellent quality. Bores are very fine, with some light frosting. Action is tight with forend installed, but exhibits lateral looseness with forend removed. Right ejector will not fire. 49708-36 MGM16 (8,000-12,000)