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  • Auction Catalog #89
  • Lot #1512
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Lot 1512: Runge Engraved Parker Bros Larry Del Grego Upgraded Shotgun

Master Robert P. Runge Engraved Parker Brothers Larry Del AHE Grade Upgraded Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1512: Runge Engraved Parker Bros Larry Del Grego Upgraded Shotgun

Master Robert P. Runge Engraved Parker Brothers Larry Del AHE Grade Upgraded Double Barrel Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $18,000 - $27,500

Master Robert P. Runge Engraved Parker Brothers Larry Del AHE Grade Upgraded Double Barrel Shotgun

Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: VHE
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 32 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1857
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 412
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Originally built in 1928 as a VHE Grade, this gun was subsequently upgraded to its current AHE Grade configuration by the highly respected Larry Del Grego and Master Engraver Robert P. Runge. Blued barrels with a single steel bead sight on the matted solid rib which is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL" ("ACME" remarked), light engraving at the breeches, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays extensive scroll engraving surrounding four games scenes depicting a running deer on the left, a pair of quail on the right, and two setter scenes on the underside with one a full profile and the other with a quail in its mouth. The trigger guard shows another scene with a setter standing on point. The water table is marked "HI GRADE BY/L. DEL GREGO & SON/ILION, N.Y." and "ENG. R. P. RUNGE/ILION, N.Y./1976". The gun features a single selective gold washed trigger and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Beautifully figured, fancy checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings, including the Deeley latch release, and straight grip stock with checkered and fleur-de-lis carved flats, Gothic "M" in the gold inscription oval, and engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .736/.736 inches; choke constriction .020/.041 inches; minimum wall thickness .025/.027 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 3/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 8 oz.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally upgraded, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes with a small dent on the underside of the right barrel near the muzzle, a few spots of minor oxidation on the barrels, a few minor dings and scratches in the wood, and 99% of the finish and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.



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