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LOT 1521
Documented Antique Parker Brothers Grade 0 Double
Barrel Hammer Shotgun - Serial no. 63999, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
1890. Twist steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted concave solid rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. TWIST”, 2 9/16 inch chambers with
single extractor, and choke constriction measured .033/.034 inches. The casehardened top action features “PARKER BROS.” on either side as well as double triggers and
rebounding hammers. Lightly figured splinter forend with Deeley latch and pistol grip stock with blank inscription shield in the wrist. The above configuration is confirmed on page 240 of
“Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 50% case colors on the action, a mix of brown and grey patina on the barrels with some areas of spotting and light pitting, and overall mild handling evidence. The
revarnished wood is very good with a few dings and scratches, a small crack coming off of the bottom tang, and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
LOT 1520
Scarce Factory Engraved Parked Brothers 16 Gauge PH Grade Double Barrel
Shotgun - Serial no. 63581, 16 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1890
as one of just 741 gun built in this configuration per Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote on page 268 of “The Parker
Story”. Built with twist steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKER. MERIDEN.
CONN. TWIST”, choke constrictions of .018/.020 inches, and chambers measured 2 9/16 inches with single extractor. The barrels are fitted to the
casehardened size 0 frame boxlock action which displays light scroll engraving with “PARKER BROS.” on either side and features double triggers and a tang
mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a well-figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with hard rubber
grip cap and buttplate. The configuration is confirmed on page 239 of “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at
comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 13 3/4 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 7 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% original twist pattern on the barrels turning a handsome brown, flashes of original case colors on the action with the balance a fine grey, and some
varnish on the action. The very good wood is freshened with some dings and scratches, a chip at the left rear of the forend, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
Collector’s Fact
According to "The Parker
Story" by Gunther, Mullins,
Parker, Price, and Cote, only
741 Parker Bros. PH Grade
shotguns were produced in
this configuration.
LOT 1519
Factory Engraved Parker Brothers DH Grade Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 79544, 12 gauge, 28 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1893
as one of just 974 gun built in this configuration per Gunther, Mullins, Parker,
Price, and Cote on page 291 of “The Parker Story”. Built with Damascus steel barrels featuring
a single brass bead sight on the matted concave solid rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKER. MERIDEN.
CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”, choke constrictions of .001/.010 inches, and chambers measured 2 5/8 inches with single extractor.
The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size 1 frame boxlock action which displays classic DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll work surrounding a
trio of game scenes consisting of a setter on the right, a covey of pheasants on the underside, and a pointer on the left. The gun features double triggers and a tang
mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a beautifully figured and multi-point checkered forend with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved
drop points, blank inscription oval, hard rubber grip cap, and engraved skeleton buttplate around the checkered bare butt. The configuration is confirmed on page 276 of “Parker Gun
Identification & Serialization” by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14 3/16 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with strong Damascus patterns, some loss of blue on the lower tang, smooth silver patina on the action, and some handling evidence. The wood is very good as freshened with
some dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,500
Collector’s Fact
According to "The Parker
Story" by Gunther, Mullins,
Parker, Price, and Cote, only
974 Parker Bros. DH Grade
shotguns were produced in
this configuration.
LOT 1518
Factory Engraved Parker
Brothers CHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial
no. 180727, 12 gauge, 32 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1918
as one of only 93 total produced in this configuration according to the table on page 298 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price and Cote.
The gun was built with blued steel barrels featuring dual white bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.”,
and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with ejectors. The barrels are fitted to a casehardened size 2 frame boxlock action which displays CH grade engraving consisting of scroll surrounding “PARKER BROS.” on either side along with
pointer in a field on the left, the right shows a pointing setter, and the underside shows a running stag. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point
checkered forearm with engraved forend iron as well as a pistol grip stock with carved drop points, factory grip cap, blank silver inscription oval, and an added Hawkins recoil pad. The above configuration is confirmed on page 558
of “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” by Price and Fjestad. Includes a leather mutton leg takedown case. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .742/.737 inches; choke constriction
.037/.036 inches; minimum wall thickness .036/.038 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 4 oz.
CONDITION: Very good as refinished, with 95% blue finish, some blue finish on the action with flashes of original case colors, some scattered oxidation, and light handling evidence. The shortened wood is freshened with slightly
ill-fitting recoil pad and sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good, with the carry handle partially detached.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
Collector’s Fact
According to "The Parker
Story" by Gunther, Mullins,
Parker, Price, and Cote, only
93 Parker Bros. CHE Grade
shotguns were produced in
this configuration.