GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
SCARCE FINE CONDITION CLASSICALLY ENGRAVED PARKER "AAHE" SHOTGUN WITH PGCA LETTER.PARKERSXS AAHE14482912GAMODERN; C&R; ESA(1908) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chambers. 2 Frame. 30" Bbls are hand engraved "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. WHITWORTH STEEL" on concave matted rib, twin ivory beads. There are 2-1/4" pyramids of large open shaded scroll with floral and strapwork highlights on breech ends, and geometric bands around muzzles. Bbl flats are stamped with grade numbers, both 7 and 8, and "W" (Whitworth). SN is on left side of lump. Bottoms of lumps are damascened. Typical case hardened hammerless action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and gold plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings, except with only one "A". It is however correctly stamped "7" (AA) and this gun is listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger as a grade "7". Action is nicely filed with three beads around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with full coverage semi-relief large open scroll with acanthus, floral, and strapwork highlights within geometric borders. "PARKER BROS" is at the front of each side. This fine scroll also covers trigger plate and blued trigger guard which has SN on tang. Attractive crotch figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8" over Silver type pad with widow's peak. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical "AA" pattern, with flourishes into butt. A gold oval with scroll engraving is set into composition grip cap. Splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered and has steel tip with filed nib and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.749, right - .736. Bore restrictions: left - .052 (extra full), right - .040 (extra full). Wall thickness: left - .022, right - .026. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-7/8". PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter indicating gun was shipped Feb 1908. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain nearly all of a high quality rust re-blue, breech end engraving still sharp, rib engraving and matting a bit soft. Action retains a considerable amount, perhaps as much as 50 - 60% orig case hardening color, actual percentage hard to judge due to extensive engraving. Stocks retain nearly all of a well done hand rubbed oil finish with a few very light subsequent marks, checkering exceptionally well re-cut. Pad is somewhat newer. Gold on triggers is excellent. Bores are excellent. Action has a touch of looseness. Bbls are very slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. A rare gun THE PARKER STORY estimates a total of 238 were made in this grade, 185 in 12 ga. and 121 with 30" bbls. 52170-2 MGM139 (35,000-55,000)