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Lot 1836: Parker Bros - Gh

Factory Engraved Parker Brothers GHE Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Rare Vent Rib Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2016

Lot 1836: Parker Bros - Gh

Factory Engraved Parker Brothers GHE Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Rare Vent Rib Barrels

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2016

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Parker Brothers GHE Grade Double Barrel 16 Gauge Shotgun with Rare Vent Rib Barrels

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: Gh
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 32 inch vent rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1389
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 377
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1929. Single steel bead sight on the matte vent rib marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. SPEC. STEEL". The barrels have 2 1/2 inch chambers, auto ejectors and full/full chokes. The casehardened box lock action is scroll engraved with "PARKER BROS" and game bird scenes of pheasants on the right and ducks on the left sides, and a pheasants on the underside. The engravings also extend to the trigger guard, recoil shields, break lever, and forearm hardware. Mounted on a multi-point checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Parker Brothers grip cap, blank initial shield, and unmarked solid rubber recoil pad. Barrel and stock measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .668/.670 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .041/.040 inches; drop at comb 1 5/8 inches; drop at heel 2 3/8 inches; length of pull 14 3/8 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 95% plus blue finish remains on the barrels with scattered light handling marks, and a few small dings along the edges of the rib under the blue. The receiver is vibrantly casehardened with sharp engraving and markings and light handling marks. The wood is very fine with a few light handling marks, good color, slight gaps along the lower tang. Mechanically excellent.



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