Guns International #: 101338567

Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker CHE 12ga. - FACTORY LETTER, FIGURED WOOD, GREAT GUN, Vintage Firearms Inc

Description:
General Specs: Parker, Year 1922, 12 Gauge #2 frame, 7lbs 9oz, Chokes IM/F, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 199078

The CHE Grade is when things start to get interesting in the Parker line.  The wood on this gun is very nicely figured Circassian walnut, the engraving is much more detailed than the lower grade DH Grade, and the degree of fit and finish definitely makes the CHE a premium gun.  This particular CHE, sn199078 made in 1922, is in a class of its own as it has unique engraving for a CHE, as this is the only Parker CHE I have seen with a pheasant engraved on the bottom of the action.  With only 789 CH 12ga. guns made with fluid steel barrels compared to 12,000 steel barreled DH grade guns, the CHE is truly in the realm of a rare gun to find, especially in the condition we see here.  Look closely at the photos and you will see an impeccable restoration of this fine Parker, completed by master gunmaker Brad Bachelder in Grand Rapids Michigan.  The gun retains all original parts and has been fully restored to its original, historically correct finishes, with bone and charcoal case color, rust blued barrels, charcoal blued trigger guard, and hand-rubbed oil finish.  The engraving is sharp and clear, screws excellent, wood to metal fit is superb, the barrels are tight on the breech face like a new gun with the top lever just right of center.  The 30” Acme Steel barrels have mirror bores, tight ribs, and are factory choked IM/F.  The fine Circassian walnut stocks have a hand-rubbed oil finish, and importantly, still retains the original skeleton steel buttplate.  This is a stunning Parker ready for your pursuit of game or high scores in the clay target world.  Parkers have always been a good investment, with excellent, unique guns like this bringing a premium as there are few you will ever see this nicely restored.  There is a very high cost for such a fine restoration and the wait time is well over a year.  This gun is ready to go right now!  Amongst my shooting companions that embrace double shotguns there are those that like ‘em around 7 1/2lbs. with a slight weight forward balance.  These are the waterfowlers, turkey hunters, pheasant blockers, and especially the sporting clays crowd.  THIS IS THAT GROUP’S TREASURE!   This gun is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN with a 90-day mechanical warranty, as it has been Ultrasonic cleaned and thoroughly inspected inside and out.  The details of the gun can be seen in the tables below.  This Parker is priced to sell so don’t miss out.  Thanks for looking!  

Barrels

Barrel Length:  30"
Chokes:  .031/.036  IM/F
Bores:  perfect mirror
Bore Diameter:  .733/.731
Wall Thickness:  .036/.028
% Blue:  100%
Chambers:  2 5/8"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  single brass

Action

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors, timed
Case Color:  99% 
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  sharp, detailed
Trigger Type:  crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  100%

Stock

Type:  capped pistol grip/splinter forend; nicely figured
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:  same
DAH:  2 1/2"
DAC:  1 9/16"
Cast:  0
Checkering Condition:  perfect
Butt Treatment:  skeleton butt plate

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Call to purchase #616-292-6240.  If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes