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Engraved Parker Brothers Model DHE Double Barrel Box Lock Shotgun

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Engraved Parker Brothers Model DHE Double Barrel Box Lock Shotgun
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Engraved Parker Brothers Model DHE Double Barrel Box Lock Shotgun

Single ivory bead on the matte concave solid rib marked " PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. TITANIC STEEL.", with improved cylinder/improved modified chokes, 2 3/4 inch chambers and ejectors. Scroll engraved box lock action, with field scenes of hunting dogs and "PARKER BROS." banners on each side, and a marsh scene of 4 ducks on the underside. The floral scroll engraving extends to the break lever, trigger guard and forearm hardware. Equipped a single trigger with selector mounted to the left and manual tang mounted safety. The water table is marked with the five line Parker Bros. patent marking on the right side and "DH/serial number/3" on the left side. The bottom of the rear barrel lug is marked "K1 1/2". Matching numbers on the barrels, lower tang and forearm hardware. Mounted with a multi-point checkered walnut splinter forearm and straight grip stock with tear drop flats, Hawkins vented recoil pad and silver initial oval. Length of pull is 13 7/8 inches. Comes with a light colored leather hard takedown case with leather corner protectors and trim and hunter green lining with a Holland & Holland label affixed to the inside of the lid. In the case is a two piece ebony and brass cleaning rod, bore mop. H&H screwdriver, and nickel H&H oiler and snap caps.

Manufucture: Parker Bros
Model: Dhe
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Guage: 12
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 159013

Professionally refurbished. The barrels retain 95% blue finish showing some mild thinning and some minor oxidation. The trigger guard/lower tang are a mix of blue finish and smooth gray patina. The action retains 85% bright case colors with areas of some gray patina. The wood is very good, the flats are a bit rounded, there are a few minor handling marks and the checkering is very crisp. The engraving and markings are clear. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with some stains on the exterior and the latch does not catch.