Very rare early Parker Bros. $200 grade lifter in 11 bore- Fine original gun w/ great modern dimensions and stunning rams head carved pistol grip!
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Category: Parker Shotguns - Antique - Parker Shotguns

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Seller: JoshLoew - Lion Stone Consulting, LLC
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
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Description:
Extremely rare gun made in the 1400 SN range, this $200 grade lifter made with wedge fastened splinter forend, double triggers, extractors.  Buttstock with fantastic early shell carved rams head pistol grip and terminates with original skeleton buttplate.  Stocked in fine European walnut.  Gun is nicely engraved, most likely by Glahn as seen in the photos.  Accompanying the gun us a set of 12ga chambermates, so the gun can be comfortably used with today's modern low pressure loads.  

Overall, the gun remains in pleasing original condition.  Barrels retain about 1/2 of their original damascus pattern.  Action retains about 30% light original case color.  Stocks are sound and retain about 90% of their original finish with some finish added for preservation.  Bores do show some minor pitting.  Gun is tight and on face.  

This is an exceptionally rare early lifter and it is priced at $10,500 plus shipping to your home as an antique.  Please dont hesitate to contact me at (704) 280-2382 with any questions or reasonable offers.  

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Parker Bros
Model: $200 Grade
Serial Number: 1472
Barrel Length: 30-7/8" (Original length)
Chambers: 2-7/8
Ejectors: Extractors
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Very good
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Good
Barrel Type: Damasc
Triggers: Double Triggers
Stock Comb: 1-3/8
Stock Heel: 1-5/8
Fore End: Wedge fastened splinter
Butt Pad: Original Skeleton BP
LOP: 14-1/2
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Choke Left: Made prior to choke boring
Choke Right: Made prior to choke boring
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: .029
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: .025