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Parker VHE 12 Gauge - FACTORY SKEET GUN, CONDITION, 1 OF 291 MADE!
Guns International #: 100583697 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - Skeet
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 175
Total Number of Listings: 5135
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
Parker VHE 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
FACTORY SKEET GUN, CONDITION, 1 OF 291 MADE!
General Specs: Parker, Year 1938, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 7oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 240558
Parker Brothers had its hand in the competitive shooting ring since its early company history. In fact, all of the early gun makers did their best to produce special guns to compete at the local gun clubs in live pigeon shoots and later, trap shoots. Remember, at the turn of the century, the late 1800's into the early 1900's, the shooting sports were a societal highlight, a game for the well-to-do, and well attended and reported in all of the sporting journals of the day. Parker was well established when along came the game of Skeet in the late 1920's. Parker developed a Skeet configured gun that they sold in all grades save the lowly Trojan. Any double they made after 1925 that had a single selective trigger, ejectors, beavertail forend, 26"-28" barrels with open chokes would have been called a "SKEET GUN". Early guns made before 1937 did not have the "Skeet In; Skeet Out" markings on the barrel flats. Some Skeet guns had straight gripped stocks and checkered butts. Many were ordered with capped pistol grips and pads to reduce recoil, much like Parker's Trap configured guns. This VHE Skeet gun, sn240558 built in 1938, is marked "skeet-in/skeet out", and was shipped with the above mentioned extras. They only made 291 VHE Skeet guns, so they are very rare and to find one in this kind of condition is a very nice find. These guns are perfect for upland game over dogs, grouse and woodcock, quail and also are still competitive on the skeet fields. With the long, graceful beavertail forend they are pleasing to the eye as well. These guns just keep getting more valuable, and the Parker Skeet gun will always be highly desirable and a great investment quality gun from an icon of American gun making. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .004/.003 skeet/skeet
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .732/.734
Wall Thickness: .026/.032
% Blue: 98% faded at breech
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight
Sights: double, ivory
Action
Action: tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: 97%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: sharp
Trigger Type: factory single selective trigger, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 98%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail forend
LOP: 13 3/4" rear trigger
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 3/4"
DAH: 2 1/4"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: Hawkins pad
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email me or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes