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Lot #3494
Lot #3496

Lot 3495: Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Ga. BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Rare Factory Game Scene Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Lot 3495: Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Ga. BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Rare Factory Game Scene Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2024

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Factory Game Scene Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: BHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 30 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2049
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 317
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some streaking towards the breech, particularly on the right tube.
Description:

Manufactured in 1928, this gun was built with blued barrels featuring a dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.", band of engraving at the breech, and 2 9/16 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened boxlock action which displays three highly attractive game scenes surrounded by scrollwork consisting of a pair of pointing dogs on the left side, a pair of quail in a field on the underside, and a pair of pointing dogs on the right side all rendered in fine detail. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and fully checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis carved drop points, fancy checkering, blank gold inscription oval on the grip cap, and a Hawkins rubber recoil pad. This gun is one of just 16 guns built in this configuration of grade, gauge, barrel steel, and barrel length according to page 309 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .666/.665 inches; choke constriction .028/.033 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.031 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 98% original blue finish, 70% original case colors with the balance a fine silver patina, some minor handling evidence, a few tiny scratches on the wood, and mostly sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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