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*20 GAUGE PARKER CHE GRADE WITH CASE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:6,250.00 USD Estimated At:12,500.00 - 17,500.00 USD
*20 GAUGE PARKER CHE GRADE WITH CASE.
SN 224064. Cal. 20 ga. 2-1/2" Chambers. 0 Frame. This fine small bore Parker matches all specifications in PARKER GUN IDENTIFICATION & SERIALIZATION ledger except ledger states that it's a 5 grade (water table is marked "CH" and "4" - obviously a mistake in ledger). Gun has 26" Acme steel bbls, ejectors, splinter forend, and capped pistol grip stock which is of well fiddle-figured European walnut and measures 14-1/8" over skeleton buttplate. Silver oval on toe line is engraved with Old English initial "M". Standard "C" engraving portrays pointer on left, setter on right, and flying duck on trigger plate, with "Parker Bros" in ribands at rear of action. Bore diameter: left-.615, right -.615. Bore restrictions: left -.016 (mod), right -.007 (IC). Wall thickness: left -.022, right -.020. Drop at heel: 3-1/4", drop at comb: 1-3/4". Weight: 6 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-1/8". Brady style, Abercrombie & Fitch marked, toe under leather case is embossed "S. B. I. Myrtle Grove Plantation Green Pond, S. C." on lid. Exterior of case has three steamer shipping labels; one of Cunard White Star to Europe, and two for Holland America Line with passengers name of John D. Ingleheart. There is also a Bob Jenkinson gunmaker label on left side, which is marked "A. S. Ingleheart". Interior of case is lined with maroon cloth, and contains a reproduction Parker label. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain 85 - 90% orig blue, silvering at muzzles, thinning at normal carry points, with a number of minor marks. Action retains approx 50% orig case hardening color, strongest on right side, and vivid where protected. Trigger guard is nearly all silver. Stocks retain 90% orig varnish, with numerous minor marks and bumps from normal handling and use. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with some small light pits toward muzzles. There is a slight dent 6" from breech end of left bbl. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are in time. Case leather has numerous light marks and scuffs, and some soiling. Straps and handle are good. Steam ship labels are foxed. Interior cloth is fine. Some partitions have been moved, with some areas rubbed through. (Jenkinson label notes this case was for a Beretta O/U.) A scarce little gun. 4-47331 MGM38