GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
28 GAUGE PARKER "VH" SHOTGUN WITH 28" BARRELS AND STRAIGHT GRIP WITH FACTORY LETTER. PARKER SXS VH 144284 28 MODERN; C&R Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 0 Frame. This scarce little gun with only around 500 made in this gauge with 28" bbls, has all correct markings on bbl rib and bbl flats. Small sized action has all correct marks on water table and features automatic safety and dbl triggers. Action is wiggle border engraved with "Parker Bros" on each side. SN is on trigger guard tang. Relatively plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Standard point pattern checkering is at grip. A vacant German silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has usual release marked with patent date. Bore diameter: left -.550, right - .550. Bore restrictions: left - .027 (full), right - .027 (full). Wall thickness: left - .025, right - .023. Drop at heel: 2-3/4", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 5 lbs. 12 oz. LOP: 13-1/4". Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Factory letter with specifications indicating that gun was made in 1907. CONDITION: Good, as partially refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, with numerous light scratches, thinning overall. Action retains perhaps as much as 10% orig case hardening color, and is mostly a pewter gray, shading to brown. Stocks retain nearly all of an old oil refinish with numerous light marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are very good to fine, shiny with some scattered pitting and frosting. Action is tight. 52421-1 MGM248 (8,000-12,000)