GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
PARKER "VH" SHOTGUN WITH STRAIGHT GRIP AND ORIGINAL HANG TAGS.PARKERSXS VH23131512W/ ORIG HANG TAGSMODERN; C&RCal. 12 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 1-1/2 Frame. 28" Bbls are marked with Meriden, CT USA address and "Vulcan Steel" on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type, Parker overload proofs, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table with lightening cuts is stamped with all correct markings. Action is wiggle border engraved. "Parker Bros" is on each side. Blued trigger guard has SN on tang. Plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14" 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 splinter forend has steel tip, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.729, right - .729. Bore restrictions: left - .024 (mod), right -.008 (IC). Wall thickness: left - .032, right - .032. Drop at heel: 3-1/4", drop at comb: 1-7/8". Neutral cast. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14". Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. Included with gun are its three orig hang tags, one marked with all orig specifications, and SN. PROVENANCE: Hang tags. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain over 95% orig blue, which has been augmented a bit to appear to be nearly 100%. Action retains 65 - 75% orig case hardening color with some brown splotches, silvering on fences, high edges, and around bottom. Trigger guard retains most of its orig blue. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with a bit of oil rubbed in a long time ago. Checkering very lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Hang tags are good. 51872-12 MGM156 (2,000-4,000)