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Parker GH 8 Gauge 36
Guns International #: 100734360 Seller's Inventory #: 101
Category: Parker Shotguns - Antique - Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Chesador
Member Since: 5/1/10
First Name: Mark
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 850-6752
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money Order, Cashiers Check
About Us: Firearms offered are from my private collection. I ship to the buyer's FFL. I also ship verified C&R items to C&R licensees.
Description:
Parker GH 8 Gauge SxS Shotgun
36” Damascus Steel Barrels, 1 of only 16 made in this configuration
General Specs: Parker, Year 1911, 8 Gauge, 13lbs, 2oz, Side by Side Shotgun
Serial Number: 156790
This Parker is an 8 gauge made in 1911. Its bore size is 0.845” compared to a 12 gauge bore of 0.729”. A little over a tenth of an inch may not seem like much on paper but pick up this 13+ pound shotgun and let loose between 1 and ½ and 2 and ¾ ounces of shot from each barrel and you will soon learn what a tenth of an inch will do! 8 gauges were water fowling guns that in the hands of a master gunner could indeed kill birds at very long ranges. They were however outlawed for waterfowl in 1918 by the Federal Migratory Bird Act. Today 8 gauge guns, especially Parkers are collector items. I use my 8 gauges for occasional rounds of sporting clays breaking more birds, especially at long ranges, than my ability should allow.
This Parker GH 8 gauge was cleaned by Brad Bachelder, Master Gunmaker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and master side by side restorer. He informed me that this was the highest condition, unrestored 8 gauge that had come through his shop. You may contact Brad to validate this claim.
There were approximately 150 Parker GH 8 gauges made, but only 16 with 36” Damascus Steel barrels in the top action design. How many remain? These fowling pieces were mostly hunter hard so it's hard to find a high condition 8 gague. This GH Parker 8 gauge is all original condition, all matching part numbers, very rare and highly collectible.
Loading data is available for smokeless powder 1.5 to 2.75 ounce loads. Commercial hulls and wads are also available from Winchester and Remington. There are also specialty converted loading presses available. An 8 gauge isn’t for everyone, is this one for you?
Barrels
Barrel Length: 36”
Material: Damascus Steel
Chokes: Full and Full, .048” Left and .054” Right
Bores: Very Good with very minor pitting (frosting) near the chamers
Bore Diameter: 0.845” Left and 0.846” Right
Minimum Barrel Wall Thickness: 0.059” Left and 0.056” Right
Chambers: 3.25”
Ribs: Tight
Action
Frame Size: #6
Action: Parker “Top Action” condition is Tight with lever centered
Extractors
Screws: Perfect
Engraving: Sharp
Trigger Type: Double
Stock
Type: Capped pistol grip with splinter forend, figured
LOP: 14.25”
DAC: 1.5”
DAH: 2.5”
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: Excellent, Factory
Butt: Parker Dog’s Head Buttplate (DHBT)
Payment: USPS Money Order, Certified Check, personal check only if I know you
Inspection Period: Three days from when you FFL receives
Shipping: USPS Priority Mail, actual cost
Requires FFL: FFL or C&R License
Contact:
Mark at (cell) 703 – 850 – 6752 call or text eastern standard 7 am to 9 pm
Email: chesadorgmail
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Parker Brothers
Model: GH
Serial Number: 156790
Bore: 0.845
Chambers: 3.25"
Ejectors: No
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 36"
Barrel Type: Damascus
Action: SxS
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 8
Stock: Pistol Grip
Stock Comb: 1.5
Stock Heel: 2.5
Stock Cast: 0
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Dogs Head
LOP: 14.25
Rib: Tight
Weight: 13lbs 2 oz
Sights: Bead
Manufacture Date: 1911
Choke Left: Full
Choke Right: Full
Engraving: GH
Case: No
Item Location: Michigan
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 0.059
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 0.056