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Parker CHE Grade SxS Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Parker CHE Grade SxS Shotgun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Parker CHE Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun, #148460, 16 ga., 28'' game rib barrels choked Full/Mod., engraved game scene case hardened frame, double triggers, ejectors, manual safety, select imported pistol-grip checkered walnut stock with splinter forend and silver ovoid marked ''From Westminster Gun Club to WRL'' to bottom of stock just forward of toe area. Originally mfg'd in 1908. Watertable marked with patent dates, and ''CH/148460/4''; central barrel lug marked ''1'' for frame size; bottom of right barrel marked ''(clrcle)/A/3/8''. Condition is about fine. Barrels retain approx. 94% what appears to be original lightly thinning and toning blue. Engraved case hardened frame retains approx. 30% case colored hues mostly in protected areas, with sides and bottom of frame toning a silvery gray. Stock remains in very good condition with moderate flattening to checks, light scuffs and pressure dings, with later added red rubber butt pad. Wear to forend is slightly more pronounced. Action is smooth and fine, bores are bright. Length of pull to end of stock: 13-3/8''; 14-1/8'' to end of pad; 1-9/16'' drop at comb; 2-1/2'' drop at heel. Est.: $10,000-$15,000. (C&R)