Outstanding 1898 Parker DH 12ga.
Guns International #: 100980575 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Parker Shotguns - Parker Shotguns - Antique

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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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Number of Active Listings: 11
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:
Parker Bros. DH grade 12 gauge built in 1898.This gun is in remarkable all original condition.It retains at least 50% of the original case colors,98% of the original damascus pattern,and 95% of the original wood finish.The barrels are 28" damascus steel with mint bores.The barrels are choked improved cylinder (.010") and modified (.025").The minimum wall thickness is .030" at the muzzle.I have shot several rounds of sporting with this gun using Federal trap loads.It is safe to shoot with reasonable loads.The gun is unusual in that it has modern stock dimensions of 14" LOP,15/8" at comb,and 2" at heel.The gun matches the factory letter perfectly.This is a remarkable gun for its age.The engraving is the fine game scene and scroll typically found on the earlier gun.It appears to have never had a screwdriver on it.All screws are perfect and timed.Built on a #2 frame,the gun weighs 7-2.A great gun for upland birds,clays,or for the collector. Classified as an antique so it can be shipped direct.

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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Parker
Model: DH
Serial Number: 86092
Chambers: 25/8
Ejectors: extractors
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: mint
Barrel Type: damascus steel
Action: double barrel
Triggers: Double
Stock Dimensions:
14"x15/8"x2
Weight: 7-2
Manufacture Date: 1898
Choke Left: mod (.025")
Choke Right: IC (.010")
Engraving: DH