Fantastic Parker VHE Skeet - 12g - Beavertail Forend w/ Checkered Butt - 1 1/2 frame

Description:
Parker shotgun 240396 shipped to W.A. Abel sporting goods in Syracuse, NY during 1937.   Barrel date code is July, 1937.  

This Parker skeet gun has very attractive figure in the wood ranging from marbling to stripes in the forend.  The stock sports an original checkered butt in Parker fashion.  The barrels have a reinforced forend loop for the beavertail.  Twin ivory beads are installed.  The beavertail has the correct reinforcing bolt.  Bores are shiny and gun is tight on face.  Ejectors work as designed and top lever is still right of center.  Single selective trigger functions as designed.  Gun is built on a 1 1/2 frame giving it an overall weight of 7 pounds 2 ounces.

Condition of this 90 year old gun is amazing.  Most skeet guns were used heavily.  This one has great blueing with very few marks.  Wood has some handling marks but finish is in great shape which really highlights the grain of the stocks.  There is significant case coloring remaining on this great clays gun!  

Leg of mutton case is not included,  Pictured for demonstration purposes only.  It is not for sale.  If you want/need a case, I have others which can be added.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Parker
Model: VHE
Serial Number: 240396
Barrel Length: 26
Bore Info: .730/.730
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Vulcan Steel
Action: Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Pistol Grip
Stock Comb: 1 5/8
Stock Heel: 2 1/4
LOP: 14
Rib: Matted
Weight: 7/2
Sights: Double Ivory
Manufacture Date: 1937 shipped
Chokes: Skeet In/Skeet Out
Choke Left: .002
Choke Right: .003
Item Location: SD
Proof:Nitro: Yes
Minimum Wall Thickness Left: >.030 9" from muzzle
Minimum Wall Thickness Right: >.030 9" from muzzle

Price: $5,995.00