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LOT 473
Factory Engraved Winchester
Parker Reproduction DHE Grade
20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no.
20-04209, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib
barrel bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured a faithful
reproduction of the beloved Parker
shotgun. Single brass bead sight on the
solid matte rib, 3 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL”.
The casehardened receiver shows the standard DHE grade engraving of hunting dogs
on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. Single
selective trigger and automatic tang safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut
splinter forearm with Deeley style latch and engraved fittings and straight grip stock blank
inscription oval and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. Includes a
second set of rare original Krieghoff manufactured 28 inch 16 gauge barrels. According to page
179 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, only some 150 of these
16 gauge barrel sets were made by Krieghoff starting in 1994. Also included are two original boxes, shipping box for both of the boxes and case, leather bound takedown case that houses the whole set, canvas cover, and two nickel snap caps. Barrel measurements for the 16 gauge set (R/L): bore diameters measured 9 inches from the breech .663/.663 inches; choke constriction .017/.023 inches; minimum wall thickness .039/.035 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the 20 gauge set (R/L): bore diameters measured 9 inches from the breech .618/.619 inches; choke constriction .018/.039 inches; minimum
wall thickness .037/.034 inches; 1 13/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 8 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks, some dried oil on the barrels, crisp engraving and sharp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 474
Factory Engraved Winchester “P” Serial Number Prefix
Parker Reproduction DHE Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel
Shotgun - Serial no. P-00325, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between
1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker
shotgun. Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, 3 inch
chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL”. The
casehardened receiver shows the standard DHE grade engraving
of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The water table
is marked with the “P” prefix serial number. These serial number guns, according to “The Parker Story”, were given
as gifts to friends and family by Tom Skeuse. Single selective trigger and automatic tang safety. Beautifully contrasted ,
multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm with Deeley style latch and engraved fittings and straight grip stock with
teardrop flats, blank inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. Also included
are the original box, leather bound takedown case, and two sets of nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements
(R/L): bore diameters measured 9 inches from the breech .620/.620 inches; choke constriction .019/.040 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.035 inches; 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 9/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with storage and handling marks and scuffing to the corner protectors and separation at one of the partitions.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
which, per The Parker Story, were early production run guns gifted to friends and family by Tom Skeuse. Single selective trigger and automatic tang safety. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm with Deeley style latch and engraved fittings and pistol grip stock with grip cap, blank
inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. Barrel and stock measurements: bore 9 inches from the breech .619/.619 inches; choked .012/.019
inches; minimum wall thickness .032/.032; drop at the comb 1 13/16 inches; drop at the heel 2 1/4 inches; length of pull 14 7/16 inches; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks, crisp engraving and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 475
Early Production Factory Engraved “P” Serial Number Prefix Winchester Parker Reproduction DHE Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. P-00065, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker line. Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked improved cylinder/modified. The casehardened receiver shows the standard DHE grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The serial number is marked with the “P” prefix
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