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Parker DHE 12 Gauge 1/2 Frame size
Guns International #: 102022570 Seller's Inventory #: 2023-6
Category: Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: doublegundaydreamer
Member Since: 11/29/16
First Name: Robert
Last Name: Orris
State: Connecticut
Zip: 06415
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 338-3364
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 29
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal checks, Certified bank checks, US Postal money orders
Description:
Parker DHE Grade ½ Frame 12GA. 28” Barrels
Serial # 241823 from the late Remington era of production. This is on the rare Parker half frame size. Date of mfg. Circa 1941-1942. There is no further documentation on Parker production from roughly this time frame forward. Manufacturing had ended yielding for war production. (WW 2) Barrel specs: Factory 2 ¾” chambers, Chokes: Right Barrel: IC. Left barrel: Imp. Mod. Stock Dimensions: Straight grip, DAC. 1 ½”, DAH. 2 ¼”, LOP. 14 7/8”. Weight: 6# 13.7oz. Miller Single Trigger set in the rear position. Perfect modern era dimensions and feel.
This gun represents the final evolution of the famed Parker 12-gauge. Parker offered no less than five frame sizes for the 12Ga. In descending order as opposed to weight. The very heavy #3 frame, the standard for 10 Ga. The #2 frame heavy, 12 Ga. Lite 10 Ga. The # 1 ½, intermediate, all arounder 12 Ga. And the #1 light 12 Ga. and standard 16 Ga frame size. Then Remington introduced the ½ size frame. All these options to give the 12-gauge gun the weight, balance, and handling characteristics the sportsman wanted in his gun. Unique for a manufacture of any time.
This final evolution of the half frame size for the 12Ga., was no doubt an effort on Remington’s behalf, to further modernize and evolve the “Old Reliable”.
According to the Parker Gun Collectors Association, currently there are only 86 known Parker half frame guns reported to them. This gun went back to the Parker factory at least three times in the early 1950’s, as indicated by the date codes on the barrel flats. It is unknown what the nature of the repair (s) , or modification (s) were. As you look through the photos, look carefully, you may notice a very artistically blended wood stock extention.
The former owner replaced the old and rotted rubber pad, with a much lighter and very tasteful wood extention. He also had added the optional (back in the day) the checkered cheek panel's to add a bit of distinction. All to a traditional checkered butt. It was his intension, to have this last of the best Parker guns restocked accordingly. However, upon completion of the extension, this gave him pause. Let the photos tell the rest.
Offered at $7,000.00. Own a piece of history! All reasonable offeres considered.
Price: $7,000.00
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Parker
Model: DHE
Serial Number: 241823`
Barrel Length: 28:\
Bore: 12GA.
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: 100%
Metal Condition: 100%
Wood Condition: 100%
Bore Condition: 100%
Barrel Type: Steel
Action: Top break
Triggers: Single Miller
Stock: Streight
Stock Dimensions:
Yes
Stock Comb: 1 1/2
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: Checkered
LOP: 14 7/8
Rib: Parker matted
Finish: Oil
Weight: 6# 13.7oz
Sights: Ivory beads
Manufacture Date: Circa 1941-42
Chokes: Yes
Choke Left: Imp. Mod
Choke Right: IC
Engraving: Yes
Extras: none
Case: no
Item Location: CT.
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Proof:Black: yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: na
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: na