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Lot 558: Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Larry DelGrego Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 558: Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Larry DelGrego Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 20 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Larry DelGrego Letters

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: DHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 20
Barrel: 28 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 988
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 418
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1911 on a size "0" frame. Blued barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CONN. TITANIC STEEL." and chambers lengthened to 3 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened action features standard DHE Grade engraving consisting of floral scrollwork surrounding a setter on the right, a flock of mallards on the underside, and a pointer on the left. The gun features a single gold trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and straight grip stock with "MG" in inscription oval and engraved skeleton buttplate over a checkered bare butt, both fitted by Larry DelGrego. Included is correspondence with Larry DelGrego listing the repairs and modifications made to the gun in 1974. Also includes an extra, likely original, stock and a wood and leather two gun takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .621/.620 inches; choke constriction .013/.020 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.026 inches; 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 15/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 15 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally restored by Larry DelGrego, retaining 98% blue finish, 90% case colors, and light handling evidence. The wood is very good with some varnish flaking, light handling evidence, and crisp checkering. The case is very good. Mechanically excellent.



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