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Lot 511: Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Ga. BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Rare Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 511: Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Ga. BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Rare Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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Rare Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge BHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: BHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 542
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 414
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bores are majority bright with streaking.
Description:

Manufactured in 1907 as one of just 34 produced in this configuration, one of the finest grades available from Parker Brothers, according to page 309 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. this gun was built with blued barrels featuring a dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. ACME STEEL.", band of engraving at the breech, and 2 9/16 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened size 1 frame boxlock action which displays beaded fences and three highly attractive game scenes surrounded by scrollwork. All three game scenes depict a pair of pointing dogs in a field scene rendered in fine detail. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a highly figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with fleur-de-lis carved drop points, fancy checkering, "George A. Tweedy" engraved in the gold inscription oval on the grip cap, and a red rubber recoil pad. The above configuration is confirmed on page 407 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .674/.672 inches; choke constriction .017/.024 inches; minimum wall thickness .016/.018 inches; 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally refurbished, retaining 98% blue and casehardened finishes, some loss on the lower tang, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. A rare chance to own one of these beautiful American shotguns!



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