GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EARLY REMINGTON ERA 20 GAUGE PARKER "GHE" SHOTGUN.PARKERSXS GHE24171920GAW/CASEMODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 0 Frame. 26" Bbls are unmarked on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (horse shoe logo), SN, Parker overload proofs, numerous Remington repair codes (KSS3, AXX3, CNN3), owners initials "WWK", as well as chokes (IC and Mod), and weight. Grade, gauge, and chamber information are on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct Ilion 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, quail on right. "PARKER" is on bottom of action. Trigger plate has circular scene of a pair of pheasant, one standing, one flying. Trigger guard has scroll on bow. SN is on tang. Nicely stump figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/8" over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical "G" point pattern. A silver shield is on toe line engraved "WWK". Matching splinter ejector forend has steel tip and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.621, right - .621. Bore restrictions: left - .014 (mod), right - .005 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 2-1/2", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Gun comes with its orig leg o' mutton case with initials "WWK" on right side. Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Fine, as partially refinished. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue with numerous light marks and scratches. Action retains 20 - 30% orig case color where protected, but is mostly a pleasing pewter gray. Stocks retain most of what appears to be an old oil refinish over orig finish, with a number of light marks. Checkering somewhat worn and dirty. Bores are fine. Mechanically fine. Case is good, handle detached and strap broken. 52170-8 MGM148 (5,000-8,000)