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LOT 1509
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction DHE Grade 28
Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case - Serial no. 28-02853, 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 “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 selective trigger and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully
figured and multi-point checkered splinter 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. Barrel measurements for the extra set (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech both
.554 inches; choke constriction .017/.038 inches; minimum wall thickness .022/.023 inches. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured
nine inches from the breech both .554 inches; choke constriction .008/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .024/.023 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of
pull; weight 5 lbs. 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, some dried grease in areas throughout, a few tiny marks on the wood, and
sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case and extra barrel set are also excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1508
Factory Masters Peter Cook and S. M. Lytton Signed,
Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Frank E. Malin
Victoria Grade Double
Barrel Shotgun with
Case - Serial no. 80035FM,
12 gauge, 27 5/8 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened/gold
finish, walnut stock. Frank
E. Malin was a English
gunmaker who apprenticed at Webley & Scott before emigrating to Canada in the 1970s
to set up his own business in Melbourne, Ontario. Built with blued barrels featuring a
single brass bead sight on the smooth concave game rib which is signed “FRANK E.
MALIN - LONDON, ONTARIO” and has a flourish of scroll at the breech, Birmingham proof
marks dated 1981, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to
the casehardened sidelock action with hidden third fastener which displays maple leaf carved fences, “F. E. MALIN” signatures
on either side, gold inlaid “VICTORIA/GRADE” on the underside, and scroll engraving around gold inlaid line borders and four game scenes consisting of a mallard on the left
surrounded by gold wire, a pheasant on the right also surrounded by gold, a pointer with a downed bird on the underside, and a Labrador bust on the triggerguard. The
triggerplate is signed “Peter Cook” for the British/Canadian master engraver and S. M. Lytton for the English master engraver. The gun features bushed firing pins, a single
trigger, and tang mounted automatic safety with gold inlaid “SAFE” indicator. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved
fittings as well as a straight grip stock with teardrop carved drop points, “CMK” in the inscription oval, and checkered bare butt. Includes a fine oak and leather takedown case,
turnscrews, snap caps, and cleaning tools. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech proofed at .729/.719 inches and measured .725/.726 inches;
choke constriction .024/.045 inches; minimum wall thickness .024/.029 inches; 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; slight cast-off; weight 6 lbs. 11 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, casehardened, and gold finishes with minor handling evidence. There are small cracks behind each lockplate; otherwise, the wood is very fine with sharp checkering on the stock
and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 7,000
LOT 1510
Factory Engraved Browning 20 Gauge BS/S Sidelock Double Barrel Shotgun -
Serial no. 01059PV938, 20 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1985 and built with chopperlump Special Steel barrels featuring dual bead sights (mid-bead non-factory) on the
smooth concave solid rib which shows a flourish of scroll at the base, bands of engraving at the breech, chokes marked “**-”/”**”
(improved cylinder/modified), and 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a coin finished Holland & Holland style sidelock ejector action with intercepting
sears which displays attractive floral scroll engraving surrounding “BROWNING” on the underside before extending to the triggerguard and toplever. The gun features double triggers and a tang
mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with pushrod release and engraved forend iron as well as a straight grip stock with three
letter monogram in the silver inscription oval and a checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 5/16 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 1 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes with minor handling evidence, a few minor dings and scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000