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Parker DHE Trap Shotgun with Ventilated Rib

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
Parker DHE Trap Shotgun with Ventilated Rib
Made by Parker Brothers Gun Company, Meridan, Connecticut in 1928. 32" blued Titanic Steel barrels with factory marked ventilated rib with twin bead sights, full and full chokes, 2-3/4" chambers and ejectors. Barrels are marked on flat "Bored by R.L. Rowe". Standard case-hardened No. 1-1/2 DH frame with standard "Dog and Bird" floral scene full coverage engraving. Action has double triggers and non-automatic safety. Walnut checkered pistol grip butt stock that is a professional replacement with "Old English" Pachmayr pad. Stock has excellent shooting dimensions with Parker grip cap and silver vanity shield with initials "WOO". Factory walnut checkered beavertail forearm with latch release. Parker serialization book confirms all options and manufacturing dates. LOP: 15". DAC: 1-1/4". DAH: 1-1/2". CALIBER: 12 GA. S/N: 228328. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
90% reapplied blue with areas around sight wiped to gray for sight clarity. Rib has been repaired in several places. 20% fading original case colors. Triggers have been changed from single to double with "L/R" still visible. Expert restock of butt stock done in factory style. This gun has been heavily shot, but has a lot of life left for the shooter or to be restored to its former glory.