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LOT 515
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction
DHE Grade 28 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial
no. 28-03362, 28 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker
shotgun. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass bead
sight on the matted solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and
chokes marked “Q1”/”Q2”. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened
action which shows the standard DH grade engraving of hunting
dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along
with “PARKER”. The gun features a single trigger and an automatic
tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point
checkered beavertail forend with engraved forend iron, as well as a straight grip
stock with carved flats, blank gold inscription oval, and engraved skeleton buttplate around checkered butt. Included is a second
matching set of 28 inch 28 gauge barrels with chokes marked “MOD”/”FULL” as well as a factory takedown case with canvas cover,
snap caps, and leather slip-on recoil pad. Barrel measurements for the extra set (U/O): bore diameter nine inches from the breech
both .552 inches; choke constriction .016/.036 inches; minimum wall thickness .023/.023 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L):
bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .552/.553 inches; choke constriction .003/.008 inches; minimum wall thickness
.024/.025 inches; 1 1/4 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish, 75% original case colors with much of the fading on the underside of the action, and overall minor handling evidence. The wood is excellent
with a few minor scratches and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case and extra barrel set are excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 516
Factory Engraved Winchester 20 Gauge DHE Grade Parker Reproduction
Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 20-03618, 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 shotgun. Built with a single brass bead sight on the matted
solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP.CYL”/”MOD”. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened
action which shows the standard DH grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside
along with “PARKER”. The gun features a single trigger and a manual tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured
and multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings as well as a pistol grip stock with carved flats, blank gold inscription
oval, and engraved skeleton buttplate around checkered butt. Includes a factory takedown case with canvas cover and two snap caps.
Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .619/.620 inches; choke constriction
.008/.009 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.032 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull;
weight 6 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, a few scratches on
the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is also excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
LOT 517
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing
Co. 20 Gauge RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
- Serial no. RBL004083, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Built with blued steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight on the
smooth concave solid rib, standard barrel markings,
wedges of scroll engraving at either breech, 3”
chambers with ejectors, and interchangeable
choke system (skeet/improved cylinder installed).
The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock
action which displays scroll engraving surrounding
“RBL” on the underside and features double gold
triggers, rolled triggerguard, and a tang mounted automatic safety.
The gun is fitted with a beautiful highly figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved fitting and Anson button release as well as a straight grip stock with
serrated buttplate. Includes takedown case containing three extra choke tubes (modified, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb, 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14
5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The
case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500