GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE PARKER 28 GAUGE VHE WITH BEAVERTAIL FOREND.PARKERSXS VHE15395628MODERNCal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 0 Frame. 28" 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 non-automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with typical wiggle borders. "Parker Bros" is on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Nicely figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Typical point pattern checkering is at grip. Vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt, typical latch, and ejector patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left - .556, right -.556. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (full), right -.015 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-1/8", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-3/8". This gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished, most likely by Delgrego, retaining essentially all custom finishes applied at that time, with numerous flecks on trigger guard bow, and flaking at tang. Replacement wood has a few pings and light scratches, checkering very slightly darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. An unusual long barreled 28 bore. THE PARKER STORY indicates 503 were made with 28" Vulcan steel bbls. 49708-4 MGM10 (10,000-15,000)