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Parker BHE 28ga. SKEET - DEL GREGO/RUNGE 1956 UPGRADE, AS NEW
Guns International #: 101589174 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
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:
General Specs: Parker, Year 1937, 28 Gauge, 6lbs 1oz, Chokes Skeet In/Skeet out, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 /8"
Serial Number: 240167
Parker Brothers and later, Remington/Parker, produced a total of 19 BHE Grade 28ga. guns, and only 1 as a SKEET GUN. Knowing that the collector/shooter has little or no chance of ever owning one no matter how much money one might have, an upgraded BHE 28ga. allows us to fill a hole in a collection or have one of the most handsome of the small bore Parkers to shoot. Many "craftsman" attempt upgrades, some doing so quite well, most "not so much". But none could be more authentic than a BHE 28 ga. upgraded by Larry Del Grego Sr. in 1956. Del Grego worked for Remington/Parker Gun Works since 1934, leaving in 1952 to start his own business repairing and restoring Parkers. Remington eventually gave him all the Parker parts and designated his shop the official repair station. Other senior craftsman from Parker joined with Del Grego in the 1950's, including Walter Nalenzy, stockmaker, Samuel Kencharek, metal finisher, and Robert P. Runge, chief engraver (evenings and weekends). This fine BHE started as a VHE 28ga. with SST and ejectors and was upgraded by the same hands that would have built the gun for Parker Gun Works. The value of an upgraded gun built by Parker employees at Del Grego's shop is supreme. Signed by Runge and dated, it is a piece of history that is a wonderful investment opportunity and perfect for upland birds and clay targets. The 26" barrels marked "Acme Steel" retain 99% rust blue, excellent bores, choked and marked "Skeet in" and Skeet out", (.004/.006), 2 3/4" chambers (factory correct), bore diameter .560/.561, wall thickness 22 thou right, 23 thou left, no pits or scratches, ribs tight, no dents, double ivory beads, ejectors strong and timed, barrels tight on breech face, reinforced forend lug for beavertail forend, all in excellent shape. The receiver is engraved to Parker perfection by Parker's chief engraver Robert P. Runge, signed and dated, 100% case color, perfect screws, action tight with lever well right of center, Single Selective Trigger gold plated and checkered, trigger guard 100% blue, mechanically excellent in every way. The engraving is sharp and clear, spectacular! The nicely figured English stock retains all of its original finish, perfect checkering, no cracks or repairs, skeleton butt plate, beavertail forend with reinforcing rod, superb wood to metal fit, 14 1/4" LOP from rear position single trigger, 2 1/4" drop at heel, 1 3/8" drop at comb, 3/16" cast off, all to factory perfection. This is a very rare opportunity to own a Parker upgraded by the last of the original Parker employees to a rare BHE 28ga. Skeet gun. The workmanship is of the highest quality and remains in as new condition after all these years. The gun has been fired, so it does not have to stay a "closet queen" but instead can be used as intended for upland birds and clays. If you have ever considered building a complete collection of Skeet Guns or other small-bore Parkers, this is your chance to fill a spot that would be impossible with an original Meriden or Remington Parker. Because of its provenance and the fame of its makers, the value will continue to climb as years go by, making it a solid investment as well. Weighing 6lbs. 1oz. and feeling just right in hand, it is a joy to hold. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: .005/.004 Skeet In/Skeet out
Bores: perfect mirror
Bore Diameter: .562/.562
Wall Thickness: .023/.025
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: Solid - tight
Sights: double ivory
Action
Action: tight
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors - excellent
Case Color: 99% Delgrego
Screws: perfect
Engraving: Robert P. Runge signed
Trigger Type: single - crisp
Trigger Guard Color: blued & engraved
Stock
Type: Straight stock /Beavertail forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/8"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 /8"
Cast: 1/4" Off Heel/ 0 at Toe
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: skeleton
Other
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this . We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Sales tax will be collected based on ship to address
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $390.00 We ship internationally! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. 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