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Lot 510: Parker Brothers 20 Gauge GHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge GHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Original Hang Tag

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Lot 510: Parker Brothers 20 Gauge GHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge GHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Original Hang Tag

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge GHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case and Original Hang Tag

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: Ghe
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2352
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 418
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with some streaking and signs of use.
Description:

Manufactured in the post 1934 Remington era as one of only 360 built in this combination of barrel steel, gauge, barrel length, and grade according to page 279 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, which also states that only some 67% of total production had ejectors like this gun making it quite a rare find. Built with a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL" and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened action which features GH pattern engraving consisting of oval game bird scenes on the left, right, and underside surrounded by light scrollwork and line borders. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with Parker grip cap, silver inscription shield marked "S.A.M.", and a Parker dog's head buttplate. The above has gauge, barrel length, barrel steel, stock type, and ejectors confirmed on page 592 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Includes an Abercrombie & Fitch marked wood and leather takedown case marked "S.A.M." on the lid and containing two snap caps, oiler, cleaning tools, and remarkably, the original hang tag. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .617/.617 inches; choke constriction .003/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.026 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish with much of the loss at the lower tang, 85% original case colors with some fading/muting on the underside, minor handling evidence, a few minor scratches in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine as is the hang tag. A rare opportunity to own a rare configuration American shotgun!



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