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Parker Bros. Model DHE Side-by-Side Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Parker Bros. Model DHE Side-by-Side Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Parker Bros. Model DHE Side-by-Side Shotgun, #203847, 12 ga., 2-1/2'', 28'' blue finish Titanic Steel barrels with a concave matted rib and front silver bead, chokes measure .026''/.019'', with double triggers, ejectors and automatic top tang safety. The circa 1923 gun has a case-colored no. 1-1/2 frame engraved in a standard Parker Bros. ''D Grade'' pattern typical of the period with pheasants and retrievers along with a Parker Bros. ribbon banner. The upgraded high-gloss finish pistol-grip stock and full beavertail forend are finely figured, dense Circassian walnut with dark contrasting swirl grain, checkering is 28 LPI with applied fleur-de-lis drop points and side panels carved in the style of higher grade Parkers, pistol grip is capped with a blank gold shield. Length of pull is 15'' over a 1'' brown Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad, drop at comb is 1-1/2'', drop at heel is 2-3/4'', pitch is 4-1/2''; weight is 7-3/4 lbs. The gun remains in excellent condition with the stock and forend redone and the interior of the forend iron polished; original blue finish is 98% with 85% dark case colors having losses in handling areas; screw slots are generally marred. Action is sound, bores are bright, triggers are crisp and the ejectors are strong. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (C&R)