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Parker Brothers DHE Grade Damascus Side by Side Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Parker Brothers DHE Grade Damascus Side by Side Shotgun
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Manufactured in 1904. Dual ivory bead sights on a matte rib marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL", 2 3/4 inch chambers, ejectors, and choked full/full. The box lock action is scroll engraved and features a hunting dog with "PARKER BROS" on the sides and game birds on the underside. The scroll engraving extends to the break lever and trigger guard. The water table is marked with the patent dates and "3/[serial number]/D". Double triggers and automatic tang safety. The special order high comb pistol grip stock is checkered in the pistol grip area and side flats and is fitted with a solid recoil pad. Length of pull is 14 inches.
BBL: 30 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 126722
Condition: Very good. The barrels retain 70% of the Damascus pattern with a smooth gray patina. The receiver retains traces of original case colors in the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina. The wood is fine with worn checkering, a couple hairline stress cracks near the upper tang, and some minor handling marks. The recoil pad has hardened.