GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
LOVELY 28 GAUGE PARKER "VH" CUSTOM UPGRADED TO "BHE" STYLE, ENGRAVED BY JAMES DEMUNCK. PARKER SXS VH CUSTOM 198823 28 GA MODERN Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 00 Frame. 26" Bbls are marked with Parker's Meriden CT address, and "VULCAN STEEL", on matted, concave rib. Bbl flats, lumps, and water table are stamped with all correct marks. Case hardened action, filed with single bead around fences, features non-automatic safety and Miller single selective trigger. Action is engraved in late "BH" style with 80 - 90% coverage well cut scroll within geometric borders surrounding vignettes of game birds and dogs; an exceptionally well rendered woodcock is flushing on left side of action, with a flushing grouse on right. A pair of setters, one pointing, the other honoring point, are on trigger plate. "Parker Bros" is flush gold inlaid on bottom of action. Initials "KHM" are inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow. SN is at grip. Engravers signature, James Demunck, is on trigger plate. Beautifully marbled and nicely fiddle figured European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-7/8" over skeleton steel buttplate. Classic "B" checkered side panels, fleur-di-lis drop points, and fancy border checkering are at the forepart of buttstock. A large vacant gold oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has typical steel tip, and Deeley type release. Bore diameter: left - .550, right -.552. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (full), right -.019 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.026, right -.025. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Weight: 5 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". Matches specifications as listed in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Gun is accompanied by parts removed during conversion to single trigger, including: triggers, safety swivel, and spring. CONDITION: Excellent, near new, as completely refurbished, retaining essentially all of its fine custom finishes on wood and metal, with only one or two light marks, mostly in wood on left side of butt. Bores are excellent with some light frosting and one or two minor pits. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Trigger works. This elegant little gun would be perfect for woodcock or quail. 49887-1 MGM138 (7,000-10,000)