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SCARCE PARKER 20 GAUGE VHE WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND.PARKERSXS VHE23603820 GAMODERNCal. 20 ga. 2-5/8" 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 including Parker overload proofs. Case hardened action features automatic safety and single selective Parker trigger. Action is engraved with typical wiggle borders. "Parker Bros" does not appear on exterior of action, but is stamped on water table. SN is on trigger guard tang. Lightly figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-3/4" 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 - .615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.023 (full), right -.012 (Mod). Wall thickness: left -.023, right -.028. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. LOP: 13-3/4". This gun conforms to all specifications in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Excellent, as found. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue with high edge wear and some light marks and scratches. Action retains 80 - 90% orig case hardening color, turning to silver on bottom from normal hand wear. Color on sides is vivid. Blue of trigger guard is flaked and worn to less than 10%. Stocks retain approx 90% of their orig varnish with numerous marks and some areas worn through and darkening from oil, especially at rear of forend. Checkering is lightly worn and darkened. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. Trigger works. THE PARKER STORY states over 5000 Parker VH guns were made with 28" bbls, but very few with single trigger and beavertail forend. A good solid small bore Parker. 49708-15 MGM11 (5,000-8,000)
PARKER SXS VHE, 236038, 20 GA, MODERN
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Final prices include buyers premium: $9,775.00
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
Number Bids: 1
Auction closed on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
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