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Very fine Grade 6 (A Grade) 10ga Parker - built on a #4 Frame - part of the "Meachem Arms Set" - one of a set of 8! (Gun #2)
Guns International #: 102133868 Seller's Inventory #: 1426
Category: Parker Shotguns - Parker Shotguns - Antique
Seller's Information
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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
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Number of Active Listings: 55
Total Number of Listings: 1642
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 gun was part of a set of 8 Grade 6 (A Grade) Hammer guns, all 10ga guns, ordered by E.C. Meachem Arms Co. of At. Louis in early 1883. These guns are known to advanced collectors as the "Meachem Arms Set" and are the only grouping of high grade hammer guns like this known to exist! The guns, all labeled "PREMIER QUALITY" in the Parker records are all 10ga guns made with 32" barrels. I have 3 of the guns from that order for sale now- this one being the first SN 31840. This gun, made with 32" Damascus barrels, checkered splinter forend with fully engraved latch release. The case hardened action is absolutely full coverage engraved with scroll and fine game scenes throughout. Tear drops sculpted on the barrel bolsters which are also fully engraved. Trigger guard is near fully engraved with SN at tang. Stocks are beautifully figured finest quality European Walnut with round pistol grip with gold oval cap and terminate with the original engraved skeleton buttplate. I have attached a photo of the original order from the original order books to show this incredible order!
Overall, this gun remains in excellent overall condition. Barrels retain about 90%++ of their bold damascus pattern. Action retains a flash or two of case color, engraving still clear and fine all the way around. Stocks are sound, checkering is fine and they retain nearly all of a professionally restored hand rubbed finish. Bores do show some orange peel and minor pitting but overall fine. Mechanics are crisp.
These #4 Frame 10ga guns dont come along everyday and this is literally a once in a generation opportunity to purchase a trio of Grade 6 hammer guns from the same order (see my other listings for the other two guns). This gun can be purchased individually for $19,500 or as part of the trio for a volume discount price. Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or reasonable offers at (704) 280-2382 or via PM on this site.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 10 Gauge
Manufacturer: Parker Bros.
Model: Grade 6 (A Grade)
Serial Number: 31840
Chambers: 3" (For Brass)
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Finest Damascus
Triggers: Double Triggers
Stock Comb: 1-5/8
Stock Heel: 2-3/8
Butt Pad: Skeleton BP
LOP: 14-1/4
Weight: 10lbs 8oz
Manufacture Date: 1883
Choke Left: .035(Imp. Modified)
Choke Right: .033 (Modified)
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: Over .030
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: Over .030