October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2018
(1897) Dramatically patterned 30" barrels are marked with "Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Bernard Steel" on concave matted rib. All numbers and markings match and are correct. Matches specifications in ledger. Case hardened 1-1/2 sized frame features automatic safety and nickel-plated double triggers. Action is engraved in early "C" style with nicely rendered dogs; pointer on left and setter on right surrounded by lightly cut scroll within geometric borders. "Parker Bros" is on riband behind each dog scene. Trigger plate is engraved with scene of running stag in mountainous background. Scroll engraved trigger guard has serial number on tang. Nicely figured and marbled European walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13 - 3/4" over skeleton steel buttplate. Checkering is of usual "C" type with wavy borders and wraps over top of grip. Side panels are checkered in unusual style, with very closely spaced square checkering with line extensions toward tear shaped drop points. A vacant silver oval is on toe line. Matching splinter forend with shaped steel tip has patent date engraved on typical Parker release. CONDITION: Very fine, as partially refinished. Barrels retain approximately 90% dramatic original Bernard pattern with area cleaned under forend. Action has been cyanide re-colored and retains approximately 80% of that color, engraving still clear. Screws show evidence of use. Stocks retain nearly all of a glossy refinish over some marks and stains, with some subsequent marks. Stock shows repairs on both sides; bottom behind action. Checkering re-cut. Bores are very fine, mostly shiny, lightly frosted, with some striations, and a few light dings. Action is tight. Approximately 335 "CH" Parkers were made with Bernard barrels. MGM17
Barrel Wall Thickness
L .037" R .034"
Choke
L. .036 (full) R .035 (full)
Internal Bore Diameter
L .729 R .730