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LOT 3454
Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing RBL Side by Side 12 Gauge Box Lock Shotgun with Case and Accessories - Serial no. RBL005450, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. This shotgun features a single brass bead front sight on a solid concave barrel rib marked “RESERVE”, with 3” chambers with automatic ejectors and screw in choke system. The breech end top of the right barrel is marked “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MFG. NEW BRITAIN CT. U.S.A.” and the left “RBL - 12 ga. 3” and there is a 1 inch wedge of floral scroll engraving on the breech end sides. The action is also engraved with floral scroll designs with quail on the left side and ducks in a marsh scene on the right side. The bottom plate is marked “RBL 12”. Casehardened action
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LOT 3452
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction DHE Grade 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 20-01799, 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. Single brass bead sight on the matted, concave solid rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP.CYL”/”MOD”. The casehardened boxlock action shows the standard DHE Grade engraving consisting of a setter on the left, a pointer on the right, and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER” all surrounded by floral scroll. The gun features double triggers and automatic tang safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Deeley style latch and engraved fittings and straight grip stock with teardrop flats, blank inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. The gun includes a factory leather bound takedown case with canvas cover. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .620/.619 inches; choke constriction .012/.019 inches; minimum wall thickness .034/.036 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/4 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and 90% original case colors with minor handling evidence, a few tiny marks in the wood, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3453
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 12-00391, 12 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, this is one of only 1,500 built in 12 gauge according to page 180 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote. Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors, and chokes marked “IMP. CYL”/”MOD”. The casehardened receiver shows the standard DHE grade engraving of hunting dogs on either side and a covey of pheasants on the underside along with “PARKER”. The gun features double triggers and automatic tang mounted safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with carved flats, blank inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around checkered bare butt. Includes leather takedown case with canvas cover and nickel snap caps. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .735/.735 inches; choke constriction .007/.011 inches; minimum wall thickness .026/.027 inches; 1 5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/16 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and 97% casehardened finishes, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the wood. The case is very fine with light wear. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
with blue remaining parts, single gold washed selective trigger, tang mounted automatic safety and mounted with a XX premium walnut forearm and
pistol grip stock with classic two point checkering pattern, metal grip cap and serrated buttplate. Complete in a blue hard plastic takedown case with combination
lock, padded blue lining, Galazan leatherette case containing nickel snap caps, and a leather pouch with 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 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs 15 oz. CONDITION: Excellent with 99% original blue and casehardened finish with minor handling evidence and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is also excellent. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250