Parker Bros.CHE 16ga.with Bernard barrels
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Category: Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

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Seller: fas
Company: Firearms Appraisal Services
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: John
Last Name: Allen
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37069
Country: United States
Phone: (615) 403-0593
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Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 10
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers check,postal M/O



Description:
Very rare Parker 16ga. CHE grade with Bernard damascus steel barrels.Built in 1904,this gun is one of only 13 Bernard barreled CHE 16ga. guns made,and the only known one built on the lightweight O frame.The barrels are 28" long and are choked improved cylinder (.010") and improved modified (.025").The bores are mint and free of any rust,dents,or pits.The barrels have excellent wall thickness with the thinest spot over .030" at the muzzle.The chambers are the original 2 9/16" length.I have shot several rounds of sporting with this gun and it handles like a dream.The stock is highly figured walnut and is free of any cracks or damage.The gun retains 995 of the original damascus pattern.The receiver retains traces of the original case colors.The engraving is sharp can well executed.The gun comes with a second set of Vickers 20ga. aftermarket nickel steel barrels that are properly fitted to the gun.The gun is factory lettered and comes with several pieces of correspondence from Parker.This is a very rare all original Parker from the Golden Age of American double guns.A great gun to collect and a great gun to use for upland birds or vintage clays shoots.C&R eligible.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Parker
Model: CHE
Serial Number: 125547
Chambers: 29/16
Ejectors: yes
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: mint
Barrel Type: Bernard Damascus Steel
Action: double barrel
Triggers: Double
Gauge Info: 16ga
Stock Dimensions:
14"x15/8"x23/4
Fore End: splinter
Weight: 5-15
Manufacture Date: 1904
Choke Left: improved mod (.025")
Choke Right: improved cylinder (,010")