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LOT 1580
Factory Engraved Parker Brothers Grade SCE Single Barrel Trap Shotgun - Serial no. 227631, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1928 as one of only 1,258 completed in this configuration per page 406 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Price, Parker, and Cote. Blued Acme Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Parker barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector, and choke measured improved modified. The casehardened boxlock action features near full coverage floral scroll engraving with a solitary pigeon on the underside. Nicely figured, fancy multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch style release and pistol grip stock with checkered flats, hard rubber grip cap, and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
Stock measurements: 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 1 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 5/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 2 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue finish, 80% darkened original case colors, light handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the refinished stock and forend. The ejector does not properly
function, otherwise mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
multi-point checkered forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch style release and pistol grip stock with checkered flats, hard rubber grip cap,
and Pachmayr recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 1 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/16 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 3 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as Remington factory refinished, retaining 99% blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, some areas of varnish crackling, and sharp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% original blue finish, strong traces of case colors, and mild handling evidence. There is a chip at the toe (chips included), otherwise the wood is fine with some minor handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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floral scroll, signed “McGraw” on the left scene. Highly figured, fancy checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release and pistol grip stock with plastic grip cap and Pachmayr recoil pad. Stock measurements: 1
5/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/2 inch length of pull; weight 8 lbs. 11 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall as refurbished, retaining 98% blue and casehardened finishes with minor handling evidence, a few patches of minor spotting, some excess finish, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1581
Factory Engraved Parker Brothers Grade SCE Single Barrel Trap Shotgun - Serial no. 221081, 12 gauge, 34 inch vent rib bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1927 as one of only 353 completed in this configuration per page 406 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Price, Parker, and Cote. Blued Acme Steel barrels with dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, standard Parker barrel markings, Remington repair code, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector, and choke measured full. The casehardened boxlock action features near full coverage floral scroll engraving with a solitary pigeon on the underside. Attractively figured, fancy
LOT 1582
Factory Engraved Tobin Arms Simplex Double Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 8449F, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blued De Moya Fluid Steel barrels with dual bead sights on the matted vent rib, chambers measure 3 2/3 inches with automatic ejectors, and chokes measured improved cylinder/modified. The casehardened action displays scroll engraving surrounding game scenes and features double triggers and a tang mounted safety. Beautifully figured, fancy checkered splinter forend and straight grip stock. Stock measurements: 1 1/2 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at
heel; 14 1/4 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 3 oz.
LOT 1583
Factory McGraw Signed and Engraved Ithaca Grade 4E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun - Serial no. 405141, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1963. Dual white bead sights on the matted vent rib, light engraving on the sides of the chamber, choke measured full, and 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector. The casehardened boxlock action features standard Grade 4 engraving of a hunter in a field on the left and a Native American on the right both surrounded by