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LOT 577
Outstanding
Engraved Grade
A1 Special
Winchester Parker
Reproduction 20
Gauge Double
Barrel Shotgun
Two Barrel Set with
Case - Serial no.
20-179, 20 gauge,
26 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock.
Introduced in 1988.
This is a rare two barrel
set, as only a few
early guns in this
grade were offered,
much less a set
that is in near new
condition in every
way. Features a
single brass bead
front sight on
a concave solid
rib matte barrel
with 2 3/4 inch
chambers, and
cylinder/improved
cylinder chokes.
The breech end of
each barrel features
a 2 inch wedge
of tight floral scroll engraving as well as thin gold wire
inlaid bands. The casehardened receiver is intricately
engraved with very tight detailed floral scroll and game
scenes featuring hunting dogs on point on both the left
and right sides, gold inlaid “PARKER BROS” on each side, a
pair of dogs on the bottom, and a bust of a hunting dog
with a bird in its mouth on the trigger plate. The action features attractively sculpted fences and a fully
engraved break lever with decorative pierced areas at the tip. Fitted with a gold washed single selective trigger and automatic tang mounted
safety. Mounted on a finely checkered fleur de lis pattern semi-beavertail forearm with engraved hardware and a pistol grip stock with fleur de lis
relief carved flats, engraved and pierced through trigger guard, gold inlaid serial number marking on the lower tang, contrasting wood grip cap
with gold inset initial oval, and a checkered bare butt with an engraved skeletonized buttplate. The extra barrel set is 28 inches long with 2 3/4 inch
chambers, full/modified chokes, matching serial number, and matching gold inlay and engraving. Includes a leather bound Parker Reproductions
takedown case with fine oak interior trim, two nickel snap caps, nickel oiler bottle, and key. Barrel measurements for the 26 inch barrels are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .616/.616 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .067/.067 inches. Barrel measurements for the 28 inch set are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .616/.616 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .067/.067 inches. Stock dimensions are: drop at comb 1 1/4 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; 0 cast; 0 toe; 14 1/8 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Near new in case with only minimal light handling marks overall. The wood is excellent with highly attractive grain and good dark mineral lines. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.
Estimate: 11,000 - 17,000