GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
PARKER 1-1/2 FRAME VHE GRADE SKEET SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN.PARKERVHE23956112GAMODERN; C&R; ESACal. 12 ga. 26″ bbls with tapered, matted concave rib, dual ivory beads, 2-3/4″ chambers, SKEET IN/SKEET OUT chokes, ejectors, non-automatic safety and Parker sgl selective trigger. Top of rib is marked "Parker Bros.Makers.Meriden.Ct.U.S.A.Vulcan Steel". Receiver with zig-zag border engraving and "Parker" on bottom. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, checkered straight grip buttstock, Hawkins recoil pad, nickel shield, checkered beavertail forend. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP 14"; from rear position sgl trigger. The book "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" records 239561 as a V Grade 12 gauge 26" bbl with ejector and single trigger and pistol grip stock. Investigation of stock reveals correct stamped SN in channel for trigger guard tang and handwritten in pencil in beavertail forend. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 95-98% restored blue with a few minor nicks and scratches and rub mark from forend. Receiver has 80% restored cyanide case colors with thinning to gray patina across bottom. Straight grip trigger guard has 90-95% restored blue thinning at edges and across grip area. Stock is sound with minor chip behind top tang and minute grain separation at right side of receiver, sharp checkering and a few light nicks and scratches and a light coat of added finish. Forend is sound with good checkering, a few minor handling marks and retains most of its restored finish. Mechanics are crisp with strong ejectors, nice shiny bores. This is a nice late Parker Skeet gun. 51393-4 JSL (2,500-4,000)