Manufactured in 1898 as one of just 4,200 gun built in this configuration per Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote on page 291 of "The Parker Story". Built with Damascus steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKER. MERIDEN. CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL", choke constrictions of .022/.020 inches, and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with single extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size 2 frame boxlock action which displays classic DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll work surrounding a trio of game scenes consisting of a setter on the right, a covey of pheasants on the underside, and a pointer on the left. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved drop points, blank silver inscription oval, and hard rubber grip cap and dog's head buttplate. The configuration is confirmed on page 303 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad, aside from the extra barrel shipped with the gun, which is not included. Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 13 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 6 oz.

Very fine as professionally refurbished, showing nearly all of the blue finish on the barrel with attractive Damascus patterns, some thinning on the lower tang, and protective varnish over the strong traces of original case colors. There are some small cracks to the right of the lower tang and a small crack behind the top tang; otherwise, the wood is very fine with a few marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.