November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
"DHE" Grade double barrel shotgun made by Parker Brothers at Meriden, Connecticut in 1920. Blued "Titanic Steel" barrels with matted rib and brass bead front sight. No. 2 casehardened frame with atypical "Dog and Floral" DHE Grade engraving. Double triggers with ejectors and automatic safety. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with Parker grip cap and Hawkins ventilated rubber recoil pad and German silver vanity plate. Checkered splinter forend with latch release. CONDITION: 70% barrel blue with good bores. Light scratches in front of forearm with case wear on end near muzzle and breech. 50% casehardening with wear on carry areas. Screws have been turned. 70% original varnish with scratches and hunting wear. Small crack behind tang. Added reproduction Hawkins pad. Rear trigger has strange cast possibly bent. Good mechanics. DLM