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Lot 3324:Antique Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

September 10th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3324:Antique Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

September 10th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,600

Antique Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufactured in 1887. Single bead sight on the matte rib marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL" 2 3/4 inch chambers, single extractor, and improved cylinder/improved cylinder chokes. Standard G grade engraving with birds on the sides and bottom surrounded by tight flowing scroll. Checkered splinter forearm and pistol grip buttstock with a checkered hard rubber grip cap, silver initial shield, and checkered hard rubber "dog head" buttplate. Length of pull is 14 inches.

ConditionFine as refinished. The barrels have an overall artificial brown patina with scattered dings and dents visible and slightly light rib markings. Receiver has 85% of the case colors with some silvering around the edges and handling marks. The wood is also fine with crisp re-cut checkering and a freshened varnish finish. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerParker Bros

ModelGh

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge12

Barrel30 inch solid rib

Finishbrown/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL