GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EARLIEST KNOWN PARKER "DHE" ALL OPTION TRAP SHOTGUN.PARKERSXS DHE TRAP21998412GAMODERN; C&R; ESACal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 32" Bbls are marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL" on raised ventilated matted rib, ivory mid-bead; red dyed front bead. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, grade, weight, Parker overload proofs, and Remington repair code "BAA3". SN is on left side of lump. Splinter is reinforced. Typical case hardened hammerless action features non-automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and Parker single selective trigger. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 70% coverage varying sized scroll within some geometric borders. This scroll surrounds renderings of dogs; pointer on left, setter on right. "PARKER BROS" is in serpentine banner behind dog scenes. Trigger plate has nicely detailed scene of four pheasant, two standing, two flying. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Stump figured attractive American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over old White Line pad. Side panels end in lozenge shaped drop points. Checkering at grip is of typical "D" point pattern, except with addition of fancy flourishes toward butt. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching orig large beavertail forend is checkered in fancy pattern, and has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN and 1901 patent dates. Bore diameter: left -.730, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .034 (full), right - .032 (full). Wall thickness: left - .033, right - .032. Drop at heel: 1-7/8", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 95% orig blue, thinning on breech ends, silvered a bit on sides of ribs and muzzles, with a few scattered light marks. Action retains approx 80% orig case hardening color, silvered a bit on thumbpiece, fences, and around bottom. Forend latch is completely silver. Trigger guard retains 20 - 30% orig blue. Stocks retain over 90% of what appears to be their orig finish, with a number of light marks, checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. This gun is listed in the "Parker Pages" 2014 "Current list of earliest and latest survivors" as "DHE 12 ga. with beavertail forend, ventilated rib, and single trigger, the earliest surviving double trap gun with all of these features." 52170-10 MGM145 (8,000-12,000)