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LOT 3438
Documented Antique Parker Brothers Grade 1 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun - Serial no. 54073, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1888, one of only 851 produced in this configuration according to page 268 of “The
Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Laminated steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted, concave
solid rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN. CONN. LAMINATED STEEL.”, chambers measured at 2 9/16 with single extractor, and choke constrictions measured at .030/.032 inches. The casehardened top action displays standard Grade 1 light engraving and 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 ker Gun Identification and Serialization” by Price
LOT 3437 Antique Parker Brothers Grade 2 Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun - Serial no. 46467, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1885. Browned Damascus steel barrels with single steel bead sight on the matted, concave solid rib marked “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL”, chambers measured 2 9/16 inches with single extractor, and choke constrictions measure
.030/.036 inches. The casehardened top action displays standard Grade 2 engraving and features double triggers and rebounding hammers.
Lightly figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with blank inscription shield. The above configuration is confirmed on page 196 of “Parker Gun Identification and Serialization” by Price and Fjestad. Stock
measurements: 1 15/16 inch drop at comb; 3 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original case colors with the balance a silver patina and a mix of brown and grey patina on the
barrels and some areas of light spotting/pitting. Overall mild handling evidence. The revarnished wood is very good with some dings and scratches and well- defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3440
Large Collection of Highly Desirable Parker Brothers Catalogs/Literature - This lot consists of approximately 33 individual pieces of Parker Brothers literature from a broad span of the companies existence. These pieces of literature include price lists and catalogs from the early days through the Remington era. The collection is housed in a three ring binder holding most of the pieces in plastic document sleeves.
CONDITION: The pieces range from good to exceptionally fine overall with a few showing some staining, fading, and tearing and others showing very minor age wear. Overall, this is truly a collection in itself that would be very difficult to replace,
all to be had in one lot!
inscription shield in the wrist. The above configuration is confirmed on page 213 of “Par
and Fjestad. Stock measurements: 1 5/8 inch drop at comb; 2 9/16 inch drop at heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 13 oz.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 40% original case colors with the balance a silver patina and an attractive brown patina on the barrels. Light handling evidence overall. The reoiled wood is very fine with scattered dings and scratches and well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3439 Factory Engraved Ithaca Flues Grade 4 Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 198262, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1910. Blued Damascus steel barrels with single bead sight on the matted solid rib, single bands of engraving at either breech, choke constrictions of .025/.033 inches, chambers measured at
3 inches with automatic ejectors. The casehardened boxlock action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding a pointer on the left,
a mallard on the underside, a setter on the right, and a woodcock on the trigger guard. The gun features double triggers and a tang mounted automatic safety switch. Nicely figured, fancy checkered splinter forend with engraved fittings and contrasting tip inlay and
pistol grip stock with grip cap, blank inscription shield, and rubber recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 7/8 inch
drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs 3 oz. CONDITION: Very fine, showing an attractive even brown patina on the barrels, strong traces of the case colors mostly in the protected areas, and mild handling evidence. The wood has been revarnished and has a small crack on the left of the forend, otherwise, it is very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3441
Two Parker
Brothers
Collector’s Items
- 1) Reproduction
Parker Brothers
1895 showroom
catalog depicting
the offerings of the
company at the time.
2) Framed small
Parker Brothers bag.
It appears that the bag was used to ship trigger parts to a customer for repair.
CONDITION: The catalog is excellent. The framed bag is worn with age and stained but good overall. Frame glass is broken.
Estimate: 500 - 700
240 Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500