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  • Lot #2950
Lot #2949
Lot #2951

Lot 2950: Two Parker Brothers Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2950: Two Parker Brothers Double Barrel Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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A) Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: DHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1080
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in 1928. Chambers measured 2 5/8" with ejector, chokes measured improved cylinder/improved modified, and 14 3/4" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Fine, thinning to grey at the breech end, greyed action, and moderate handling evidence. Wood is revarnished with dings, scratches, peeling, and shortened forend. Left ejector does not hold to the rear; otherwise, mechanically fine.



B) Parker Brothers 20 Gauge VHE Grade Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: VHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1080
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured in post 1934 in the Remington era as one of 4,988 built in this combination of gauge, grade, and barrel length, of which only 17% have ejectors like this example per page 258 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Chambers measured 2 1/2" with ejectors, chokes measured full/full, and 13 1/2" LOP.

Rating Definition:

Very good, refinished with some subsurface pitting, light handling evidence, and some light spotting. Chip absent from the right side of the forend and small chip on the left and crushed recoil pad. Mechanically excellent.



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