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Lot 508: Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Scarce Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 508: Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Scarce Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $25,000 - $45,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce Parker Brothers 28 Gauge VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: VHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 558
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 411
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with minimal signs of use.
Description:

Manufactured post 1934 during the Remington era as one of only 772 manufactured in this configuration per the chart on page 258 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote and even fewer still, only 17%, were made with ejectors making this a very rare and desirable gun. The grade, gauge, barrel length, and ejectors below are confirmed on page 598 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad, though the stock is not listed. The gun was built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. VULCAN. STEEL" as well as chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to size "00" casehardened boxlock action which displays the standard Grade V zig-zag border engraving with "PARKER" on the underside and features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend as well as a round knob pistol grip stock with blank silver inscription shield and Parker dog's head buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .551/.552 inches; choke constriction .014/.021 inches; minimum wall thickness .028/.027 inches; 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 12 oz. Provenance: The Michael Tenny Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish on the barrels, 95% vivid casehardened finish, some loss of blue on the triggerguard which has turned, minor handling evidence, a few tiny freckles of spotting, a couple tiny dings on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. A great chance to own an exceptional example of a scarce small bore Parker!



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