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Parker VHE 28 Gauge - "OO" FRAME, FACTORY STRAIGHT RARE 30" BARRELS, AS NEW!
Guns International #: 100819227 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - 28 Gauge
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: 174
Total Number of Listings: 5134
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 28 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
"OO" FRAME, FACTORY STRAIGHT GRIP, RARE 30" BARRELS, AS NEW!
General Specs: Parker, Year 1916, 28 Gauge "OO" Frame, 6lbs 2oz, SxS
Serial Number: 174010
In the world of Parkers the 28 gauge is the Holy Grail. In fact, when considering any vintage American double gun, the 28ga. is the most desirable as only Parker and Ithaca made guns in this diminutive gauge. I believe there are more shooters searching for the 28ga. than the .410 because the 28 ga. is so much more capable when chasing upland birds and game. Only 1411 28ga. VH grade Parkers were produced, with at least 1/3 of them being made on the 20ga. or "O" frame and hence heavy and less desirable. So, less than 1000 guns on the "OO" frame makes this a rare gun. Most in the Parker world are aware of the reputation garnered by Doug Turnbull Restorations as the premier restoration artist when it comes to Parker guns and he is responsible for the metal work on this restored Parker. This particular VHE, sn174010 made in 1916, is extra rare as it is only 1 of 79 with 30” barrels, 1 of 79 shipped with the English style stock, 1 of 240 or so with ejectors, so it is a very rare gun indeed. The gun is listed in the Parker Serialization and Identification book just as you see it now with 30” barrels, English stock, and ejectors. The gun has been restored in its entirety and has only a few minor handling marks, with perfect bores, delightful balance and weighing in at just 6lbs. 2oz., perfect checkering, fine oil finish, superb wood to metal fit, perfect mechanics, everything tight as new on breech face and hinge pin. You could look for a decade and not find another with this configuration…”OO” frame, 30” barrels, straight stock, and ejectors. What a gun for upland birds and sporting clays! Don’t let this one get by you. Thanks for looking.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: .023/.023 F/F
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .557/.556
Wall Thickness: .027/.028
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 7/8"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: 100% turnbull
Screws: perfect
Engraving: sharp
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: english stock/splinter forend/ figured English walnut
LOP: 15 7/16"
LOP To End Of Wood: 15 3/16"
DAH: 2 1/8"
DAC: 1 3/8"
Cast: 1/8" heel /1/4" toe off
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: dogshead butt plate
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 $250.00 We ship internationally! ***Most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own this cost will be much lower.****
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240. Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes