Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #4094
  • Lot #3521
Lot #3520
Lot #3522

Lot 3521: Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Shotgun

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3521: Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge DHE Grade Shotgun

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

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: 381
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 340
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some signs of use, a few minor pits,and minor streaks.
Description:

Manufactured in 1906 as one of just 568 manufactured in this configuration per the chart on page 291 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. The grade, gauge, barrel length, and ejectors below are confirmed on page 393 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL", light engraving at the breech, and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to the size "1" casehardened boxlock action which displays standard DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scrollwork surrounding a trio of game scenes depicting a setter in a field on the right, a quartet of geese on the underside, and a pointer in a field on the left. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with an attractively figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved flats, factory hard rubber grip cap, "CJI" in the silver inscription oval, and an engraved skeleton buttplate around a checkered butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .665/.665 inches; choke constriction .031/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.024 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 15/16 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; slight cast-on; weight 6 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall, retaining 90% original blue finish with most of the loss on the triggerguard and lower tang, 70% original case colors with some muting, minor scattered spotting, light handling evidence, some dings and scratches on the wood, tiny crack in stock behind top tang, and crisp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #183: Antique Engraved 10 Gauge G.G. Berry Double Barrel Shotgun

    Lot #519: Engraved Winchester Model 23 XTR Pigeon Grade Shotgun

    Lot #184: Two European Double Barrel Percussion Shotguns

    Lot #1159: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Model 12 Grade 5 Shotgun

    Lot #59: Mortimer 10 Gauge Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun

    Lot #524: Engraved and Gold Inlaid Browning Model 12 Grade 5 Shotgun