Guns International #: 100734360
Seller's Inventory #: 101
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Guns International #: 100734360
Category - Parker Shotguns - Antique
- Shotguns - 4 and 8 Gauge
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Seller: Chesador
Member Since: 5/1/10
First Name: Mark
State:
Michigan
Country: United States
Phone:
(703) 850-6752
Active Listings: 0
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: Postal Money Order,
Cashiers Check
About Us: Firearms offered are from my private collection. I ship to the buyer's FFL. I also ship verified C&R items to C&R licensees.
Parker GH 8 Gauge 36
Description: Parker GH 8 Gauge SxS Shotgun 36” Damascus Steel Barrels, 1 of only 16 made in this configuration General Specs: Parker, Year 1911, 8 Gauge, 13lbs, 2oz, Side by Side Shotgun Serial Number: 156790 This Parker is an 8 gauge made in 1911. Its bore size is 0.845” compared to a 12 gauge bore of 0.729”. A little over a tenth of an inch may not seem like much on paper but pick up this 13+ pound shotgun and let loose between 1 and ½ and 2 and ¾ ounces of shot from each barrel and you will soon learn what a tenth of an inch will do! 8 gauges were water fowling guns that in the hands of a master gunner could indeed kill birds at very long ranges. They were however outlawed for waterfowl in 1918 by the Federal Migratory Bird Act. Today 8 gauge guns, especially Parkers are collector items. I use my 8 gauges for occasional rounds of sporting clays breaking more birds, especially at long ranges, than my ability should allow. This Parker GH 8 gauge was cleaned by Brad Bachelder, Master Gunmaker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and master side by side restorer. He informed me that this was the highest condition, unrestored 8 gauge that had come through his shop. You may contact Brad to validate this claim. There were approximately 150 Parker GH 8 gauges made, but only 16 with 36” Damascus Steel barrels in the top action design. How many remain? These fowling pieces were mostly hunter hard so it's hard to find a high condition 8 gague. This GH Parker 8 gauge is all original condition, all matching part numbers, very rare and highly collectible. Loading data is available for smokeless powder 1.5 to 2.75 ounce loads. Commercial hulls and wads are also available from Winchester and Remington. There are also specialty converted loading presses available. An 8 gauge isn’t for everyone, is this one for you? Barrels Barrel Length: 36” Material: Damascus Steel Chokes: Full and Full, .048” Left and .054” Right Bores: Very Good with very minor pitting (frosting) near the chamers Bore Diameter: 0.845” Left and 0.846” Right Minimum Barrel Wall Thickness: 0.059” Left and 0.056” Right Chambers: 3.25” Ribs: Tight Action Frame Size: #6 Action: Parker “Top Action” condition is Tight with lever centered Extractors Screws: Perfect Engraving: Sharp Trigger Type: Double Stock Type: Capped pistol grip with splinter forend, figured LOP: 14.25” DAC: 1.5” DAH: 2.5” Cast: 0 Checkering Condition: Excellent, Factory Butt: Parker Dog’s Head Buttplate (DHBT) Payment: USPS Money Order, Certified Check, personal check only if I know you Inspection Period: Three days from when you FFL receives Shipping: USPS Priority Mail, actual cost Requires FFL: FFL or C&R License Contact: Mark at (cell) 703 – 850 – 6752 call or text eastern standard 7 am to 9 pm Email: chesadorgmail SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: GH Serial Number: 156790 Bore: 0.845 Chambers: 3.25" Ejectors: No Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: 36" Barrel Type: Damascus Action: SxS Triggers: Double Gauge Info: 8 Stock: Pistol Grip Stock Comb: 1.5 Stock Heel: 2.5 Stock Cast: 0 Fore End: Splinter Butt Pad: Dogs Head LOP: 14.25 Rib: Tight Weight: 13lbs 2 oz Sights: Bead Manufacture Date: 1911 Choke Left: Full Choke Right: Full Engraving: GH Case: No Item Location: Michigan Minimum Wall Thickness Left: 0.059 Minimum Wall Thickness Right: 0.056 |
Guns International #: 100734360
Seller's Inventory #: 101
Guns International #: 100734360
Seller's Inventory #: 101