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Parker 16ga CHE grade double-barrel side by side shotgun, built on “O” frame with 28” Acme steel b

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD
Parker 16ga CHE grade double-barrel side by  side shotgun, built on “O” frame with 28”  Acme steel b
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Parker 16ga CHE grade double-barrel side by side shotgun, built on “O” frame with 28” Acme steel barrels, splinter forend, English style straight stock, old leather covered English style pad, serial #198640. ParkerGun Collector’s Association letter confirms grade, gauge, lists the drop as “1-1/2” at comb, drop at heel 2-1/2”. The stock book records it as patterning 190 and 230 pellets of #8 shot at 40yds. The catalog price at$240. The gun is choked Cylinder (right) and Improved Modified (left). The barrels show 95-98% of an old reblued finish, which is aging and toning nicely. Edges and markings kept sharp, and is very professionallyaccomplished, possibly by the factory or other competent gunsmith. The frame shows 20-40% original case hardening drifting to silvery grey with good sharp original engraving. The stocks show a select grain and are nicely checkered and remain in good to very good condition with some minor scratches, normal aging, minor imperfections. The wood to metal fit is excellent. The stock measures 14” to the end of the wood,