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LOT 3517
Rare Ithaca 12 Gauge New Ithaca Double Magnum Field Double
Barrel Shotgun - Serial no. 500999, 12 gauge, 30 inch solid rib bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This rare 12 gauge Magnum New
Ithaca Double was manufactured in 1942. The entire production of these guns in 12 gauge
was only 87, which is rare enough, but adding the Field Grade configuration of this gun takes
the production number down even lower to just 37 built, a truly rare bird. Single steel bead sight on the matted
solid rib, standard barrel markings, and the all important 3 inch chambers with a single extractor. The action displays
standard light border engraving and features double triggers and an automatic tang mounted safety switch. Plainly figured, multi-
point checkered forend and beautifully figured pistol grip stock with hard rubber grip cap and serrated buttplate. Barrel and stock measurements (R/L): bore diameter nine inches from the breech .736/.735 inches; choke constriction .046/.047 inches; minimum wall thickness .029/.027 inches; 1 3/8 inch drop at comb; 2 1/8 inch drop at heel; 13 5/8 inch length of pull; weight 7 lbs. 14 oz. CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 95% plus original blue and casehardened finishes with a few scattered areas showing light oxidation, vibrant case colors, light handling evidence, a chip at the toe of the buttplate, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
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dated Birmingham nitro proofs on the flats, import mark under forend, and 82mm chambers with a single extractor. Casehardened actions featuring standard GH engraving of oval game bird scenes on the left, right, and underside surrounded by light scrollwork and line borders. The gun features double triggers and tang mounted automatic safety. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forearm with Deeley latch and engraved fittings and a pistol grip stock with Parker Brothers grip cap,
blank silver inscription shield, and ventilated rubber recoil pad. The current configuration (sans added recoil pad) is confirmed on page 435 of “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” by Price and Fjestad. Stock measurement: 1 3/4 inch drop at comb; 2 7/8 inch drop at heel; 14 3/8 inch length of pull; weight 13 lbs. 13 oz.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining most of the professionally reapplied blue finish on the barrels, the action and triggerguard show a silver patina, mild handling evidence, a few dings and scratches in the refinished wood, and crisp checkering on the wood. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3518
Rare 8 Gauge Factory Engraved Parker Brothers GH Grade
Double Barrel Duck Gun - Serial no. 156307, 8 gauge, 36 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1925 on the
massive “6” frame. According to the table on page 279 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther,
Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote, this is one of only 6 built with this combination of grade, gauge, barrel length, and barrel steel making it an extremely rare find. Blued steel barrels with dual white
bead sights on the matted concave solid rib which is marked “PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN. CT. U.S.A. PARKER SPEC. STEEL”, 2003
Collector’s
Fact
According to 'The Parker Story' by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, & Cote, only 6 GH Grades were manufactured in this configuration.