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Extremely Fine Documented Parker $135 Grade 14 Bore - The finest early 14 bore known! Guns International #: 101578465 Seller's Inventory #: 1223 Category: Parker Shotguns - Antique - Parker Shotguns Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: JoshLoew Company: Lion Stone Consulting, LLC Member Since: 1/11/15 First Name: Josh Last Name: Loewensteiner State: North Carolina Country: United States Phone: (704) 280-2382 Fax: Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 51 Total Number of Listings: 1620 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: cash, check. Credit card with 3.5% convenience fee Description: This incredible early Parker Hammer gun is recognized widely by advanced collectors as the finest 14 bore hammer gun known. The gun is pictured on page 233 of "THE PARKER STORY" and described as a $135 Grade Gun. It was made with straight stock which terminates with a blued full steel buttplate, splinter forend with wedge fastener, and 30" Damascus barrels. The gun is an early "Pin Lifter" as seen in the photos. The gun weighs 8lbs 8oz and retains about 60% gorgeous original case color. The barrels retain about 90% original damascus pattern. Bores are very good with some minor freckles but incredibly nice for a gun of this vintage. The checkering is original and crisp. The gun retains about 90% original stock finish. There are some minor ancient grain separations at the bottom stock fingers which have been expertly repaired. The full steel buttplate retains about 40% original blue! Unheard of on a gun of this vintage. Trigger guard retains about 70% original blue, toned a bit on the bow, quite strong on the tang. Widely recognized as the "finest 14 bore hammer gun known" this gun is a true treasure for a serious student of the Parker Gun. It is priced at $9500 shipped and insured. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or reasonable offers at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site. Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Parker Bros. Model: $135 Grade Serial Number: 1147 Barrel Length: 30 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrel Type: Damascus Stock: Straight Stock with full Steel Buttplate Stock Comb: 1-7/16 Stock Heel: 2-3/8 Fore End: Checkered splinter LOP: 14-1/4 Weight: 8lbs 8oz Choke Left: .694 bore diameter Choke Right: .694 bore diameter SOLD Antique: Yes |