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LOT 3636
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker
Reproduction DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun Three Barrel Set with
Case - Serial no. P-00027, 20 gauge, 28 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 solid matte rib, 2 3/4
inch chambers with ejectors, and added Briley choke system (skeet/improved cylinder installed).
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 a pair
triggers and manual tang mounted safety switch. Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered
walnut splinter forend with engraved fittings including the Deeley latch release and straight grip
stock with carved flats, blank gold inscription oval, and engraved skeletonized buttplate around
checkered bare butt. Includes two extra matching numbered barrel sets, one 28 inch 16 gauge
set with 2 3/4 inch chambers, and one 30 inch 20 gauge set with 3 inch chambers, both with modified/full marked
chokes. Also includes a factory leather bound takedown case with six snap caps (two 16 gauge, four 20 gauge)
and five extra chokes (skeet, skeet II, light modified, modified, full). Barrel measurements for the extra 16 gauge set
(R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .663/.661 inches; choke constriction .026/.025 inches; minimum wall
thickness .035/.038 inches. Barrel measurements for the extra 20 gauge set (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .616/.616 inches; choke constriction .025/.026 inches; minimum wall thickness .033/.034 inches. Barrel and stock measurements for the primary set (R/L): bore diameters measured nine inches from the breech .620/.619 inches; minimum wall thickness .027/.029 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 14 7/8 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs. 10 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as refinished, retaining 99% blue finish on the barrels, 99% case colors, some slight discoloration on the lower tang, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. The extra barrels are very fine and the case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3637
Engraved DHE Grade Winchester Parker
Reproduction 20 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
with Matching 16 Gauge Barrel Set and Case - Serial
no. 20-03431, 20/16 gauge, 26 inch solid rib bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in the
1980s to be a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker
side by side shotgun, this example has standard floral
scroll engraving with a dog on point on each side of the
action and three pheasants in a field scene on the underside. The barrels have a single brass bead sight on
the matte concave solid rib, cylinder/improved cylinder chokes, and 2 3/4 inch chambers with ejectors.
The barrel flats are marked with standard German commercial proofs and “KRIEGHOFF/ULM”. All Parker
Reproduction 16 gauge barrels were manufactured by Krieghoff to fit the standard “0” 20 gauge frame. It has blue barrels, buttplate and trigger guard and casehardened remaining parts. It is mounted on a very nicely figured multi- point checkered English walnut forearm with engraved hardware and straight grip stock with teardrop flats, lightly engraved skeletonized buttplate, checkered bare butt, and gold initial oval. The extra 16 gauge barrel set measures
28 inches with 2 3/4 inch chambers, improved cylinder/modified chokes, and matching serial number. The set includes a leather bound Parker Reproductions takedown case with a set of 16 and 20 gauge snap caps, nickel oiler bottle, and key. 20 gauge barrel measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .616/.616 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .067/.067 inches. 16 gauge barrel measurements are: bore diameter at 9 inches from breech .663/.665 inches; wall thickness at 9 inches from breech .0435/.0425 inches. Stock dimensions are: drop at comb 1 3/8 inches; drop at heel 2 inches; 0 cast; 0 toe; length of pull 14 1/8 inches.
CONDITION: Near new in case with only minimal light handling marks overall. The wood is excellent with attractive grain and dark mineral lines. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3638
Factory Engraved Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing 20 Gauge RBL Launch Edition Double Barrel Shotgun with Case - Serial no. RBL000360, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/coin finish, walnut stock. Blued steel barrels with single brass bead sight on the smooth concave solid rib, standard barrel markings, 2 3/4 inch chambers with
ejectors, and interchangeable choke tube system (improved cylinder/modified installed). The
coin finished boxlock action displays scroll engraving on all sides covering nearly 100% of the
surface with “RBL” on a ribbon on the underside. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety switch.
Beautifully figured, multi-point checkered beavertail forend with engraved fittings and Anson button style release and straight grip stock
with serrated plastic buttplate. Includes a takedown case containing two snap caps, a nickel oiler, a two piece wooden cleaning rod, cleaning
supplies, and a choke tube pouch containing three chokes (skeet, improved modified, and full). Stock measurements: 15/16 inch drop at comb; 1 3/8 inch drop at heel; 14 13/16 inch length of pull; weight 6 lbs 9 oz.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue and coin finishes, limited handling evidence. The right stock head is not properly aligned in the inlet causing it to bulge, otherwise the wood is very fine with sharp checkering. The
case is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750 319