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Collector’s Fact
According to The Parker Story by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price and Cote, only 5 Parker Bros. VH .410 Bore shotguns were produced with this barrel length.
LOT 3576
Massive Framed Paul Jones & Co. Four Roses Whiskey “After the Hunt” Tin Lithograph by Arthur W. Woelfle -
This massive tin lithographed sign is a work by Arthur W. Woelfle (1873-1936), whose signature is in the bottom right
LOT 3575
Exceedingly Rare Parker Brother .410 Bore VHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Single Trigger - Serial no. 242143, 410 gauge, 28 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1941 according to the Remington added date code present on the barrel flats, on the desirable 000 frame. Blued steel barrels with dual white beads on the highly highly sought after vent rib, 3 inch chambers with automatic ejectors, and chokes marked as “MOD”/”FULL”. The casehardened action displays the standard light zig-zag border engraving with “PARKER” marked on the underside. The gun features a tang mounted manual safety and a single selective trigger. Attractively figured, multi-point checkered, beavertail forend with engraved fittings and Deeley latch release along with the straight grip stock with blank inscription shield and
Parker dog’s head buttplate. According to the chart on page 258 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, only 5 guns were ever built with this combination of barrel length and gauge, making this quite a rare gun not to mention the addition of the ejectors and single trigger. This gun is quite possibly the only one to have ever been built in this configuration. The gun includes a leather bound takedown case with Parker trade label. Stock measurements: 1 9/16 inch drop at comb; 2 1/2 inch drop at heel; 14 1/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 2 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 99% refurbished blue finish, 80% original case colors with the remained a darkened color, minor handling evidence, a few light pressure dings in the wood, some varnish loss, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
corner. The piece portrays the inside of
a hunting cabin after a successful hunt.
At the bottom center of the piece is
an open whiskey bottle with detailed labeling for the Paul Jones & Co. “Four Roses” whiskey. Also on the table near the whiskey are some playing cards, a pipe, some cartridges and shotgun shells, a pair of boots, and a whitetail buck’s head. A coat and hat hang on the wall along with a red fox, various upland game birds, and some ducks including a mallard. Leaning against the wall is a side by side shotgun that may be an L.C. Smith, and
a Winchester semi-deluxe Model 1894 rifle is hanging on the wall at the top of the sign. The visible portion of the sign measures approximately 45 x 30 7/8 inches. It is mounted in a large picture box frame with a black outer layer and ornate gold painted molded interior. The frame as a whole measures approximately 57 1/8 x 43 1/4 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine, the tin lithograph itself showing vibrant colors and very minimal fading or handling evidence. The frame is fine with some mild wear, handling/storage evidence, and a few scattered minor cracks in the molding. A very attractive piece that would fit perfectly in your gun room or study! Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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