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*FAITHFULLY EXECUTED .410 PARKER BHE UPGRADE.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:12,500.00 USD Estimated At:25,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD
*FAITHFULLY EXECUTED .410 PARKER BHE UPGRADE.
SN 236416. Cal. .410. 3" Chambers. 000 Frame. 26" Bbls with unmarked rib, are stamped with Parker proofs, SN, horseshoe, and "Made in USA" on bbl flats. Side of lump is stamped "B Grade .410 GA." Action with non-automatic safety and orig Parker single trigger. has been upgraded by stamping "BH" and "5" on water table, filing in single bead around fences, and engraving with well done scroll, framing game birds; three quail on left, and three pheasants on right side of action. A pair of hunting dogs are in mountainous scene on trigger plate. "Parker" is emblazoned on bottom of action. Nicely veined European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-7/8" over skeleton buttplate, and features checkered side panels with fleur-di-lis drop points, correctly shaped "B" type checkering with fancy mullered borders at grip, and vacant gold oval on toe line. Splinter ejector forend is near fully checkered. Bore diameter at muzzles: left-.395, right -.395. Wall thickness: left -.042, right -.038. Drop at heel: 2-1/4", drop at comb: 1-3/8". Weight: 6 lbs. 0 oz. LOP: 13-7/8". CONDITION: Excellent, retaining most of its custom and correctly colored refinishes. This nice handling little gun was obviously someone's favorite, and refinish has backed off so that just enough wear is present that it could easily be mistaken for the real thing. Parker Gun Identification and Serialization ledger indicates that this gun originated as a VHE single trigger gun with straight grip. Stocks show a number of light marks under some added finish. Checkering is slightly worn and dark. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Ejectors and trigger are excellent. 4-48973 MGM118