GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
VERY FINE PARKER "BHE" SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP WITH PGCA LETTER.PARKERSXS BHE12313212GAMODERN; C&R(ca 1904) Cal. 12 ga. 2-5/8" Chambers. 2 Frame. 30" Tightly patterned Damascus bbls are marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL" on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, and patent date. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and nickel plated dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action has nicely filed bead around fences. Top lever has filed in chevron. Action is engraved with 70% coverage nicely cut varying sized scroll within geometric borders. This scroll surrounds oval renderings of double dogs; pointers on left, setters on right. "PARKER BROS" is in dbl arched banners behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has nicely detailed scene of two pointers with flushing grouse. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Very finely streaked and lightly fiddle figured attractive European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over skeleton steel buttplate. Sunken side panels are checkered and end in well carved fleur-di-lis drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical "B" pattern, with fleur-di-lis flourishes toward comb. A gold oval on toe line is engraved "G. T." Matching splinter ejector forend is point pattern checkered and has usual steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .731. Bore restrictions: left - .037 (full), right - .003 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .031, right - .029. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-11/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter with orig specifications which match this gun perfectly. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain approx 80% orig Damascus finish, silvering and thinning overall, with some light marks. Action retains 15 - 20% orig case hardening color, flaked and faded to light brown and gray, overall, with some flecking. Trigger guard is about the same; brown on bow, silvered at grip. Stocks retain 80 - 90% of their orig finish with numerous light marks and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn, Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors are in time. A very fine high grade Parker. 52170-7 MGM144 (8,000-12,000)