GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
SCARCE LITTLE 20 GAUGE PARKER "PH" SHOTGUN IN HIGH ORIGINAL CONDITION. PARKER SXS PH 199490 20GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 0 Frame. 28" Bbls are marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER STEEL" on concave matted rib. Bbl flats are stamped with steel type and weight. SN is on left side of lump. Typical case hardened hammerless action features automatic safety (SAFE engraved) and dbl triggers. Water table is stamped with all correct markings. Action is engraved with sprays of scroll within geometric borders. "Parker Bros" is on each side. Trigger plate has circular burst of scroll. Trigger guard has geometric borders on bow. SN is on tang. Plain American walnut Parker capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Checkering at grip is of typical "P" point pattern. A vacant silver shield is on toe line. Matching splinter forend has steel tip with filed in nib, and typical Parker release. Interior of iron is stamped with SN. Bore diameter: left -.615, right - .616. Bore restrictions: left - .019 (mod), right - .012 (lt mod). Wall thickness: left - .024, right - .021. Drop at heel: 2-7/16", drop at comb: 1-7/16". Neutral cast. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". Gun matches specifications as listed in the PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger. PROVENANCE: Prestigious and lifetime Parker and Winchester collection of Dr. Tom Bouwkamp. CONDITION: Excellent. Bbls retain approx 90% orig blue, thinned on sides, silvered on sharp edges, with numerous light marks. Action retains approx 90% orig case hardening color, silvered on fences, sharp edges, and thinning around bottom. There is a 1/16" deep ding on left side. Trigger guard retains traces of its orig blue, almost all flaked to gray and light brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish rubbed through on side panels and comb, with some oil rubbed in as maintenance. There are five fairly long compressions on left side of butt, and a fairly deep scratch on left side panel. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. THE PARKER STORY estimates that a little over 200 PH guns were made with Parker steel bbls, 100 of those are 28". 52170-13 MGM151 (7,000-12,000)