Manufactured in 1925 on the massive "6" frame. According to the table on page 279 of "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, this is one of only 6 built with this combination of grade, gauge, barrel length, and barrel steel making it an extremely rare find. Blued steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL", 2003 dated Birmingham nitro proofs on the flats, import mark under forend, and 82mm chambers with a single extractor. Casehardened actions featuring standard GH engraving of oval game bird scenes on the left, right, and underside surrounded by light scrollwork and line borders. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forearm with Deeley latch and engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with Parker Brothers grip cap, blank silver inscription shield, and ventilated rubber recoil pad. The current configuration (sans added recoil pad) is confirmed on page 435 of "Parker Gun Identification & Serialization" by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurement: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 13 lbs. 13 oz. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Very good, retaining most of the professionally reapplied blue finish on the barrels, the action and triggerguard show a silver patina, mild handling evidence, a few dings and scratches in the refinished wood, and crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.