GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE PARKER .410 GAUGE VH.PARKERSXS VH219840.410MODERNCal. .410 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 000 Frame. 26" Bbls are marked "Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn." and "Vulcan 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 wiggle borders. "Parker Bros" is on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. Vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical latch. Bore diameter at muzzles: left - .398, right -.396. Bore restrictions: left - (mod?), right - (full?). Wall thickness: left -.034, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-13/16", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Weight: 5 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". This gun matches specifications in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker letter confirming specifications. CONDITION: Excellent, as correctly refinished, most likely by factory. Bbls retain over 90% blue, with some scattered light flecking and marks. Action retains 80 - 90% of a correct subtle re-color. Engraving slightly softened. Trigger guard retains nearly all of a re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil finish, over some dark areas and marks, checkering lightly worn and dark. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. A snappy little light weight Parker. 49791-1 MGM15 (15,000-25,000)