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Lot #2343
Lot #2345

Lot 2344: Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Lot 2344: Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 6, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DHE Grade 20 Gauge Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: DHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 26 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1732
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 175
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1930. Single brass bead sight on the matte rib barrels with 2 1/2 inch chambers, auto ejectors, and modified/full chokes. The barrel rib is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. TITANIC STEEL". The casehardened receiver features standard D grade engraving with dogs on point and "PARKER BROS" on the sides, and a group of four pheasant on the bottom. The balance features fine sharp decorative scroll. All visible serial numbers are matching. Fitted with dual triggers and a tang mounted manual thumb safety. Mounted on a checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Parker Brothers grip cap and engraved skeletonized buttplate over a checkered bare butt. The barrel and stock measurements are: .615/.616 inch; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .042/.042 inch; drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; drop at heel 1 1/2 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored with 98% of the blue finish remaining and some light surface scratches. The receiver has 40% original muted case colors, sharp engraving, some light spotting, and a smooth gray patina on the balance. The replacement wood is very fine with attractive grain, sharp checkering, and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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