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LOT 478
Factory Engraved Parker Brother DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no.
242207, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured post 1934
during the Remington era, as one of just 3,522 built in this configuration according to “The Parker Story” by
Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Built blued steel barrels featuring a single bead sight on the matted concave solid
rib, single band of engraving at the breech, choke constrictions of .034/.031 inches, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors. The
barrels are fitted to the casehardened size 1 1/2 frame boxlock action which displays standard DH Grade engraving consisting of floral scroll work
surrounding a pointer in a field on the right, a trio of pheasant cocks on the underside, and a setter in a field on the left. The gun features dual triggers
and a tang mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely
figured and multi-point checkered splinter forend with engraved iron and a pistol grip stock
with carved drop points, factory hard rubber grip cap, silver inscription oval marked “R.L.B.”, and an engraved steel skeleton
buttplate around the checkered bare butt. Stock measurements: 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2 11/16 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16
inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished, retaining 99% blue finish, some plum hue at the breech, 95% rich original case colors,
some softened matting on the rib, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
Collector’s Fact
According to "The Parker Story" by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price and Cote,
only 3,522 Parker Bros. Shotguns were produced in this configuration.
LOT 477
Factory Engraved Ithaca New Ithaca Double Grade 4 Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 448847, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in 1927. Built with blued Best Fluid Steel barrels featuring a single brass bead sight
on the matted concave solid rib, light engraving at the breech, choke constrictions of .025/.041 inches, and 2 3/4 inch
chambers with extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened boxlock action which features foliate scroll engraving
around a mallard on the left and a pheasant cock on the right along with “ITHACA N.Y.” on both sides. The gun features dual gold triggers,
cocking indicators, and a tang mounted manual safety. The gun is fitted with a gorgeous highly figured and fancy fleur-de-lis checkered forend with
ebony tip insert and engraved iron as well as a pistol grip stock with checkered flats, back polymer grip cap, blank inscription shield, and serrated buttplate.
Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 7/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% original blue finish, 70% original case colors with the balance a fine silver patina, light handling evidence. The wood shows a few light marks, a replacement buttplate, and
sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,250
LOT 476
Parker Brothers 16 Gauge VH Grade Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 240333, 16
gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1936 during
the Remington era. 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. VULCAN. STEEL”, choke constrictions
of .025/.031 inches, and chambers measured 2 3/4 inches with a single extractor. The barrels are fitted to the casehardened size
“1” action which displays the standard Grade V zig-zag border engraving with “PARKER” on the underside and features double triggers and a tang
mounted automatic safety. The gun is fitted with a nicely figured and multi-point checkered forend as well as a pistol grip stock with black hard rubber
grip cap, blank silver inscription shield, and Parker dog’s head buttplate. The above configuration is confirmed on page 603 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; 14 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 98% original blue finish, 95% original case colors with some minor muting on the action, light handling evidence, a few minor dings and scratches on the wood, and sharp checkering
on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 475
Scarce L. C. Smith/Hunter Arms Co. .410 Bore Field Grade Double Barrel Shotgun -
Serial no. FWE106690, 410 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1928 as one of only 2,375 Field Grades built as a .410 bore according to page 177 of William
Brophy’s “L. C. Smith Shotguns”. The gun was built with blued Armor Steel barrels featuring dual bead sights on the matted solid
rib, “L.C. SMITH Field GRADE” and “HUNTER ARMS CO. INC. M.F.R.S. FULTON. N.Y., U.S.A.” marked on the right and left tubes respectively,
and chambers measured 3 inches with automatic ejectors. The barrels are
fitted to a casehardened sidelock action which is unadorned aside from “L. C. SMITH” marked on either lockplate. The gun
features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety. The gun is mounted with a lightly figured and multi-point
checkered forend and pistol grip stock with a black hard rubber grip cap and buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L):
bore diameter nine inches from the breech .410/.411 inches; choke constriction .024/.024 inches; 1 11/16 inch drop at comb; 2
3/4 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 5 lbs. 12 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue finish, 90% of the original case colors, light handling evidence, and some minor
spotting. The wood has a few dings and scratches, a small crack at the rear of both lockplates, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
Collector’s Fact
According to "L.C. Smith Shotguns" by Brophy, only 2,375
L.C. Smith Field Grade Shotguns were produced in .410 bore.
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