April 27-30, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/28/2021
Parker DHE Grade side by side shotgun with rare extra set of matching barrels and several other special order features made by the Parker Gun Company in 1905. Factory letter states several rare factory options such as sling swivels, Silvers pad, and factory ejector extra barrels. Gun was made for James W. Byrnes of St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Byrnes was at one time a candidate for Mayor of St. Louis in 1921 and he was also an avid sportsman. Gun is fitted with a 30" set of Damascus barrels with matted rib, ejectors, and matching walnut checkered splinter type forearm with latch release. Gun has matching numbered second set of factory Damascus barrels with matted rib, ejectors and matching checkered walnut splinter forearm with latch release. Gun has case hardened No. 1 - 1/2 boxlock frame with typical "DHE" Grade engraving, double triggers, and automatic safety. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock with Parker logo grip cap, diamond carving, and silver stock shield with "James W. Byrnes St. Louis" engraved on it. Comes with Parker factory letter confirming all options. CONDITION: 90% full Damascus scene remaining on both sets of barrels with some areas of discoloration from age. Both sets have excellent bores. Action has sharp engraving with case fading to a silvery plum color and having some discoloration on the bottom of action from age. Stock has age and handling marks with sharp checkering and traces of original varnish with pad deteriorating from age. Gun has good mechanics. An excellent original Parker with some rare options. DLM
Accessories
Extra barrel set
Choke
(A) Full and Cylinder (B) Full and Full