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Lot 1508:V. Graham Upgraded Parker Bros VHE Grade "A1 Special" Shotgun

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1508:V. Graham Upgraded Parker Bros VHE Grade "A1 Special" Shotgun

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Virgil Graham Upgraded Parker Brothers 20 Gauge VHE Grade "A1 Special" Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufactured in 1925 and subsequently beautifully upgraded to its current configuration by American Engraver Virgil Graham. The gun has blued steel barrels featuring a single white bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A PEERLESS STEEL", 2 1/4 inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, and 2 1/2 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are mated to a casehardened boxlock action which displays near full coverage floral scroll engraving surrounding "Parker" inlaid in gold on the underside before extending to the triggerguard, toplever, and both tangs, the lower of which shows the serial number inlaid in gold. The upgrade work is signed in two places, on the barrel lump and on the watertable, with both stamped "V.Graham". The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and fancy checkered and carved beavertail forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with carved flats and drop points, hard rubber grip cap, and an engraved skeleton buttplate around a checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .620/.622 inches; choke constriction .014/.029 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.024 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 14 oz.

ConditionVery fine as upgraded by Virgil Graham, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence. The wood is also very fine with a pair of chips in the varnish on the left of the stock and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerParker Bros
ModelV
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1463
Catalog page442
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