GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EARLY 20 GAUGE PARKER "VH" SHOTGUN.PARKERSXS VH9794820MODERN; C&RCal. 20 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 0 Frame. 28" Bbls are marked with Meriden, CONN address and "Vulcan Steel" on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type (K), patent dates, and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Blued hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table 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 14-1/8" over Parker dogs head buttplate with 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 with patent date. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.616, right - .617. Bore restrictions: left - .023 (mod), right -.026 (Imod). Wall thickness: left - .038, right - .044. Drop at heel: 3-1/8", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Gun is not listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. CONDITION: Good, as restored and refinished. Bbls retain most of what appears to be their orig blue, which has been augmented, and now appears to be over 90% with a number of light marks and some splotches. Other metal parts have been blued and retain most of that blue. Buttstock is a replacement, and retains nearly all of its orig finish. Forend is considerably worn and shows a number of dents. Bores are good to fine with scattered pitting. Action is tight. 51872-9 MGM157 (1,200-1,500)