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Lot 1513: Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Documented Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1513: Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Documented Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: DHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 397
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 449
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some minor streaking mainly at the forcing cone.
Description:

Manufactured post 1934 during the Remington era. The gun has blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight (absent) on the matted concave solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL", light engraving at the breech, and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size 1 1/2 frame boxlock action which displays standard DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll work surrounding a trio of game scenes showing of a pointer in a field on the right, a quartet of pheasant cocks on the underside, and a setter in a field on the left. The gun features a single non-selective trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with carved drop points, factory hard rubber grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and an engraved steel buttplate around the checkered bare butt. The gun is listed as a 12 gauge DH Grade with 30 inch barrels and ejectors on page 605 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad, indicating that the single trigger was added and the barrels were shortened, though the choke constrictions suggest the barrel length may be a factory error. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .733/.733 inches; choke constriction .011/.013 inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.029 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 13 5/8 inch length of pull; cast-on; weight 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with much of the loss on the triggerguard/lower tang,25% original case colors mainly in the protected areas with the balance a fine silvered patina, and light overall handling evidence. The wood is very good with some dings and scratches, edge wear, and mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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