GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXCELLENT CUSTOMIZED PARKER VHE 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT STOCK WITH PGCA LETTER. PARKER SxS VHE 117791 20GA MODERN; C&R; ESA Cal. 20 ga. 26" bbls with 2-3/4" chambers and full length matted top rib with twin ivory beads, marked "Parker Brothers, Makers. Meriden, Conn. Vulcan Steel". 0 frame. Dbl triggers, extractor, non-automatic safety. Straight grip buttstock checkered in 2-point pattern with elongated teardrops behind action and skeleton steel buttplate with checkered center. Splinter forearm checkered in standard "V" pattern with Deeley latch and steel tip. Frame is zig-zag border engraved and marked "Parker Bros." on side. Custom trigger guard is scroll engraved at bow, floral engraved at tang with SN noted. Two old sling swivel holes in bottom rib plugged with small screws. All visible SN's match. Bore diameter: left - .618, right - .618. Bore restrictions: left - .017 (mod), right - .006 (mod). Minimum wall thickness: left - .030, right - .032 . Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. Drop at comb: 1-7/16", drop at heel: 2-9/16". LOP: 14-1/8". PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a Parker Gun Collector Association letter confirming shipment on February 29, 1903 to H.H. Kiffer Company. CONDITION: Very fine. Refurbished and retains virtually all of its custom finish to both wood and metal. Buttstock and forearm are excellent replacements. Skeleton butt is near mint. Bores are excellent, near mirror. Mechanics are crisp. 52154-13 JSL (2,500-4,500)