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Lot 1513: Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Lot 1513: Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 24, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: DHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1514
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 444
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1936 during the Remington era as one of just 568 guns built in this configuration of grade, gauge, barrel steel, and barrel length according to Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote on page 291 of "The Parker Story". Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single nickel bead sight on the matted concave solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKER. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL", light engraving at the breech, and chambers measured 2 9/16 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays standard DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll work surrounding a trio of game scenes showing of a setter in a field on the right, a quartet of mallards on the underside, and a pointer in a field on the left. The gun features a double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is mounted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with carved flats, factory hard rubber grip cap, slightly dented blank silver inscription oval, and a NOSHOC rubber recoil pad with triangle inset at the top. The above configuration of grade, barrel length, barrel steel, stock type, and gauge is confirmed on page 596 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .664/.663 inches; choke constriction .024/.031 inches; minimum wall thickness .017/.024 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with much of the loss on the lower tang, 60% original case colors with the balance a silver patina, some blue thinning near the breech, light rubbing at the muzzle, light handling evidence, a few flakes in the wood varnish, a slight chip at the toe, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.



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