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Lot 510:Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 510:Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set

May 2nd, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Scarce Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Extra Barrel Set

Manufactured in 1921 as one of just 469 produced 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 491 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad, the extra barrel set is not noted. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted flat solid rib which is 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 size "0" 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 pheasant cocks 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 fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with carved flats, factory hard rubber grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and an engraved skeleton buttplate around a checkered butt. Included with the gun is a second matching numbered 20 gauge barrel set which measures 28 inches and features 2 5/8 inch chambers and its own splinter forend. Barrel measurements for the 28 inch set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .625/.623 inches; choke constriction .025/.030 inches; minimum wall thickness .021/.020 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 26 inch set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .620/.621 inches; choke constriction .013/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.022 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; slight cast-on; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.

ConditionVery fine overall as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% blue finish, 70% casehardened finish with some muting and fading, some minor oxidation at the breech, recut engraving, some light dings and scratches, and sharp checkering on the wood. 28 inch barrel forend remains original with a small chip on the left side. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerParker Bros
ModelDHE
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bores are mostly bright with signs of use, streaking, and a few small dents at the muzzles.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views602
Catalog page414
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