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Lot 3543:Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3543:Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Scarce Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufactured in 1930 as one of only 772 manufactured in this configuration per the chart on page 258 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote and even fewer still, only 17%, were made with ejectors. The gun was built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN. STEEL", chambers measured 2 1/2 inch with automatic ejectors, and a "XG#" Remington repair code. The barrels are mated to a casehardened boxlock action which displays the standard Grade V zig-zag border engraving and features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend and a pistol grip stock with Parker grip cap, blank gold inscription shield, and Parker dog's head buttplate. The above configuration is confirmed on page 586 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad, though the stock is likely a Remington replacement to match. Included is a modern wood and canvas takedown case and a pair of nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .552/.552 inches; choke constriction .013/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.025 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; cast-off; weight 5 lbs. 12 oz.

ConditionVery fine overall as Remington restored, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and a few tiny freckles of spotting. Wood is excellent with a slight chip at the left corner of the forend with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with minor storage/transit wear.
Details
ManufacturerParker Bros
ModelVHE
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge28
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionShiny - Very little wear

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2383
Catalog page353
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