GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
MASSIVE AND RARE 8 GAUGE PARKER "GH" SHOTGUN WITH PGCA LETTER.PARKERSXS GH1541388GAMODERN; C&R(1910) Cal. 8 ga. 3-1/4" Chambers. 6 Frame. 36" Bbls are marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL" on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Large sized case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with 50% coverage sprays of scroll within some geometric and scroll borders, surrounding game birds in oval vignettes on sides; ducks on left, pheasants on right, both under "PARKER BROS" in ovals. Trigger plate has circular scene of a pair of pheasant, both standing. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely marbled European walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Checkering at grip is of typical "G" point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.885, right - .885. Bore restrictions: left - .096 (full), right - .092 (full). Wall thickness: left - .060, right - .060. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Cast about 1/4" on. Weight: 13 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Gun matches all specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Parker Gun Collectors Assn letter with specifications, and scan of ledger page indicating gun was shipped in Dec. 1910. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Good, original. Metal parts are all a light brown smooth patina with traces of orig Damascus and case hardening color visible where protected. Stocks retain most of their orig finish with a great many knocks, dents, bumps, and dings, some fairly deep, especially on right side of butt. Checkering worn. Bores are fine with some light scattered pitting in right bbl and frosting in left. Action is tight. A truly great big Parker 8 bore, with unusual "shootable" dimensions. THE PARKER STORY estimates that Parker made a total of 78 "GH" 8-bore hammerless guns, 67 with Damascus bbls, 46 of which are 36". 52170-12 MGM149 (7,500-12,500)