GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINELY RESTORED (MOST LIKELY BY DELGREGO) 28 GAUGE PARKER "VHE" WITH 28" BARRELS.PARKERSXS VHE23362828 GAMODERN; IVORYCal. 28 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 00 Frame. 28" Bbls are marked with Parker''s Meriden CT address, and "VULCAN STEEL" on matted and tapered game rib. Lumps and bbl flats marked "Parker Bros" "Overload Proved" have all correct markings. Case hardened action, correctly stamped on water table, features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is engraved with typical wiggle borders and "Parker Bros" is on each side. SN is on blued trigger guard tang. Darkly streaked American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over black open sided white line pad marked "LARRY DelGREGO". Typical flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has usual steel tip,Deeley type release, and patent date on iron. Bore diameter: left - .557, right -.557. Bore restrictions: left -.032 (extra full), right -.017 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.024, right -.024. Drop at heel: 2-13/16", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 14". Specifications match those listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as reconditioned by Larry DelGrego, retaining over 98% custom finishes on wood and metal, with some minor subsequent marks. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A great handling little gun. It is estimated that approx 500 were made in this bbl length and gauge (per THE PARKER STORY). Bead sights are "certifiable pre-ban ivory". 50115-1 MGM140 (8,000-12,000)