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Lot 471:Kolouch Engraved Upgraded Parker Brothers VHE Grade Shotgun

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 471:Kolouch Engraved Upgraded Parker Brothers VHE Grade Shotgun

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Master Walter Kolouch Signed, Game Scene Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Upgraded Parker Brothers VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun

Originally manufactured in 1927 and later masterfully embellished by one of the world's best engravers, Master Engraver Walter Kolouch. Blued Vulcan Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which bears the standard rib marking, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, a single gold band at either breech, 1 inch wedges of scroll at either muzzle, and 3 1/2 inch wedges of floral scrollwork at either breech ahead of the gold bands. The casehardened boxlock action displays more of the exceptional scrollwork seen on the barrels along with relief engraved scroll on the fences and top of the action and three outstanding gold bordered relief gold inlaid game bird scenes. The inlays consist of a trio of Gambel's quail on the left, a pair of teal ducks on the underside in flight, and a pair of grouse in flight on the right. The scrollwork extends to the toplever, both tangs with the lower having the serial number in gold, and the triggerguard which has another gold inlaid scene showing a quail in flight. The gun features double gold washed triggers and a tang mounted manual safety switch. The gun is signed beneath the toplever "W. KOLOUCH" for the above mentioned world renowned master engraver. Beautiful, highly figured, multi-point checkered semi-Schnabel tip forend with engraved fittings and scroll carving in wedges of the shoe, the straight grip stock has more scroll at the flats and a checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .619/.619 inches; choke constriction .000/.001 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.025 inches; 1 7/16 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.

ConditionVery fine as highly embellished by Master Engraver Walter Kolouch, retaining 99% blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerParker Bros
ModelVHE
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge20
Barrel26 inch solid rib
Finishblue/casehardened/gold
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views889
Catalog page388
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