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Lot 2228: Parker Reproductions Scarce Factory Engraved A1 Special

Exceptional and Scarce Factory Engraved A1 Special Winchester Parker Reproduction 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Lot 2228: Parker Reproductions Scarce Factory Engraved A1 Special

Exceptional and Scarce Factory Engraved A1 Special Winchester Parker Reproduction 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional and Scarce Factory Engraved A1 Special Winchester Parker Reproduction 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

Manufacturer: Parker Reproductions
Model: A 1
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2401
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Introduced in 1988. Features a single brass bead front sight on a concave solid matte rib barrel with 3 inch chambers and a choke tube system (skeet/improved cylinder installed). The breech end of each barrel features a 2 inch wedge of tight floral scroll engraving as well as thin gold wire inlaid bands. The casehardened receiver is intricately engraved with very tight detailed floral scroll and game scenes featuring hunting dogs on point on both the left and right sides, gold inlaid "PARKER BROS" on each side, a pair of dogs on the bottom, and a bust of a hunting dog with a bird in its mouth on the trigger plate. The action features attractively sculpted fences and a fully engraved break lever with decorative pierced areas at the tip. Fitted with a gold washed single selective trigger and automatic tang mounted safety. Mounted on a finely checkered fleur de lis pattern beavertail forearm with engraved hardware and a pistol grip stock with fluer de lis relief carved flats, engraved and pierced through trigger guard, gold inlaid serial number marking on the lower tang, contrasting wood grip cap with gold inset initial oval, and a checkered bare butt with an engraved skeletonized buttplate. The extra barrel set is 26 inches long with 2 3/4 inch chambers, improved cylinder/modified chokes, matching serial number, and matching gold inlay and engraving. Includes a leather bound Parker Reproductions takedown case with fine oak interior trim, two nickel snap caps, nickel oiler bottle, key, and a canvas and leather case cover. Barrel measurements for the 26 inch barrels are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .620/.620 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .05/.05 inch. Barrel measurements for the 28 inch set are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .616/.616 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .042/.042 inches. Stock dimensions are: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 1/8 inches; 14 inch length of pull.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. 99% original finish remains with sharp engraving and some small handling marks. The wood is also excellent. With attractive grain, crisp checkering, and some small impressions on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrels are excellent. The case is excellent with some small storage marks.



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