GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SUPERB, NEAR NEW, 28 GAUGE EARLY REMINGTON PARKER "VHE" SHOTGUN WITH SINGLE TRIGGER AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND, ALONG WITH HANG TAG AND ORIGINAL CONFIRMATION LETTER AND SHIPPING BOX, "WINNER OF BEST OF SHOW NRA NATIONAL GUN COLLECTORS SHOW & CONFERENCE TULSA, OKLAHOMA 2007".PARKERSXS VHE24210328GAW/BOX, PLAQUEMODERN; C&RCal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 00 Frame. 26" Bbls are unmarked on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (horse shoe logo), SN, Parker overload proofs, as well as chokes (Mod and full), and weight. Grade, gauge, and chamber information are on left side of lump. Splinter is of reinforced type. Small case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and Parker single selective trigger. Water table with lightening cuts is stamped with all correct Ilion markings. Action is wiggle border engraved. "PARKER" is on bottom of action. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate without spur. Checkering at grip is of typical "V" point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching beavertail ejector forend has reinforcing bolt and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.549, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .030 (full), right - .022 (mod). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .022. Drop at heel: 2-5/16", drop at comb: 1-1/2". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Included with gun is a letter from Parker Gun Works Ilion dated Jan. 29, 1941 to Mr. Carl Hamilton, Rural Rte no. 2, Sandpoint, Idaho, stating "Dear Sir, I've entered your order for the Parker VHE 28 gauge. The "Beavertail" style forend and single selective trigger are noted on your order." Also included are plaque from NRA show, hang tag, with specifications with a price of $182.35; and orig confirmation letter, and cardboard shipping box with end label having Ilion address, outer sleeve with shipping label to Mr. Hamilton. PROVENANCE: 1941 Confirmation order letter. "Parker Pages" Spring 2008, with article concerning this gun, as the "best" at NRA collectors show, with photographs on rear cover. Hang tag. Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Truly exceptional, essentially as new, retaining nearly all factory finishes on all wood and metal parts with only one or two of the faintest of handling marks, most notably two or three small dings under finish on left side panel. Bores are excellent. Mechanically excellent. Hang tag has a number of creases. Box is considerably foxed. Labels are intact, edges beginning to curl, address very difficult to read. 52170-15 MGM154 (30,000-50,000)