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Parker AHE 12 Gauge – 1 of 189 EVER MADE, ANTIQUE 2 BARREL SET, CASED
Guns International #: 101030092 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Parker Shotguns - Antique - Parker Shotguns
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: 171
Total Number of Listings: 5121
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 AHE 12 Gauge SxS
1 of 189 EVER MADE, ANTIQUE, 2 BARREL SET, CASED
General Specs: Parker, Year 1892, 12 Gauge, #1=7lbs 3oz;#2=7lbs 6oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 73302
We can cruise the internet looking for Parker shotguns and it seems there are many guns for sale, especially in the popular 12ga. If we really open our eyes and look at the offerings it becomes clear that only the lower grades are numerous, with Grade 5 (BH Grades) guns being scarce and Grade 6 (AH Grades) guns rarely seen for sale. They only made 189 AH Grade 12ga. guns during the history of Parker guns, and likely only 160 or so remain on the planet. It makes sense they are rarely offered for sale. There is not one genuine AH Grade Parker offered for sale at the time of this writing on any of the internet sites. More often than not if you see an AHE Parker it is an upgrade from a lower grade gun. In fact, I have sold several over the last few years in the $20K range that were excellent upgrades and sold as such. The gun offered here, a Parker AHE 12ga. sn73302, is a factory documented Grade 6 gun shipped in 1892, making it an antique that we can ship to any address in the country with no FFL required. The gun shipped with Damascus barrels and in the 1960’s was sent to Griffin & Howe to have steel barrels added. G & H shipped the gun to Belgium and had a set of 26” and a set of 30” fluid steel barrels fit to the gun. At the same time the gun was converted to an ejector gun and was likely restocked there as well. So, we have an exquisitely engraved original Parker action, trigger guard, forend iron, and skeleton butt plate that shipped as an AH Grade gun and two sets of modern steel barrels fitted to perfection by the finest Belgium gunsmiths to make a gorgeous 2-barrel set cased in a fine leather case. Look closely at the engraving, with the miniscule fine English scroll, beaded fences, 9 vignettes with detailed game scenes (2 on the bottom, 2 on each side, 2 on the breech balls, and one on the trigger guard bow), incredibly ornate borders surrounding all…this is the finest example of hand engraving you will witness, done in the day of push tools and hammers, no electricity or pneumatics. That is what you are paying for when buying this gun. The stock work is expertly done, with gorgeous figured Turkish walnut, perfect wood-to-metal fit, perfect checkering, and great shooting dimensions. The barrels are nicely balanced and perfectly fit as well, and the mechanics are superb. The gun weighs about 7 1/4lbs. with either set of barrels and the chokes are set up for any field or clays sport you may enjoy. The only flaw are the buggered screws that we did not have time to fix. If you would like them all perfect, including engraving, we can have new screws made for less than $500, and have it done within a few months of purchase. We have priced this gun to sell quickly, so don’t hesitate or she’ll be gone. Thanks for looking, and enjoy the photos of this engraving. It is special even amongst other Parker Grade 6 guns!
Barrels
Barrel Length: #1-26";#2-30"
Chokes: 1=LM/M (.015/.019);2=IM/F (.028/.037)
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: 1=.724/.723; 2=.729 both
Wall Thickness: 1=.035/.030;2=.032/.038
% Blue: 99% both sets
Chambers: 2 3/4" both
Ribs: tight
Sights: single
Action
Action: tight, right of center, both
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: none, soft grey
Engraving: awesome, fine scroll game scenes
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 85% blue
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend; restocked, figured turkish
LOP: 14 3/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/4"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 1/2"
Cast: 1/8"
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: skeleton 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 $110.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: NO, ANTIQUE
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
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
Antique: Yes