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*28 GAUGE PARKER VH.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:6,250.00 USD Estimated At:12,500.00 - 17,500.00 USD
*28 GAUGE PARKER VH.
SN 149426. Cal. 28 ga. 2-3/4" Chambers. 0 Frame. 26" Bbls are marked with Parker name, address and "Vulcan Steel" on top of rib. Bbl flats have correct markings. Typical, correctly marked, "V" action features automatic safety and double triggers. Relatively plain American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Gun is fitted with standard splinter forend. Bore diameter: left-.555, right -.555. Bore restrictions: left -.025 (Full), right -.025 (Full). Wall thickness: left -.025, right -.030. Drop at heel: 2-13/16", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 14-1/4". All specifications match those in factory letter which indicates that it was shipped to H. D. Folsom Arms Co. on Oct. 2, 1908. PROVENANCE: Factory letter. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbls retain over 90% orig blue, silvered on sharp edges and thinning at normal carry point. Action retains a considerable amount of orig case hardening color where protected, but is mostly pewter gray with some brown spotting. Screws are excellent. Stocks retain most of their orig varnish finish with a number of scratches and marks, a few fairly deep. Finish is worn through at grip and rear of forend from normal hand wear. Checkering is slightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. An early 28 bore that has not been molested. 4-49273 MGM119