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Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker CHE 12ga. HEAVY WATERFOWLER, #2 FRAME, GREAT DIMENSIONS

Description:
Parker CHE 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
HEAVY WATERFOWLER, #2 FRAME, GREAT DIMENSIONS

General Specs: Parker, Year 1924, 12 Gauge, 8lbs 2oz, SxS
Serial Number: 207495

Amongst my shooting companions that embrace double shotguns as their tool of choice,  discussion often covers the subject of weight and balance of a fine side by side.  The opinions soon stratify into those that like lightweight (around 6 lbs. or a little shy of) doubles for long walks and quick shots, and those that like ‘em around 8lbs.  These are the waterfowlers, turkey hunters, pheasant blockers, and especially the sporting clays crowd.  THIS IS THE LATTER GROUP’S TREASURE!  For the marshes of Lake Erie in Ohio, Parker CHE serial numbered 207495 was perfectly built for a life of hard work, while all the while adorned with highly figured walnut stocks “finely checkered”, detailed game scene engraving, and finely struck Acme steel barrels.  Weighing in at 8lbs. 2oz. and balancing dead on the hinge pin, the gun pivots in hand and shoulders as Parkers are famed for.  Well cared for and ready for generations of service, she is easy on the eye as well!  Shipped in 1924 and retaining all original wood, barrels, and parts, this is an investment quality shotgun with less than 900 made with nitro steel barrels.  There is over 65% factory case color, perfect screws, 95% factory charcoal blue on the trigger guard, what appears to be original wood finish (the wood is gorgeous and if you want it restored to perfection it would make the gun pop and it can be done within 8 weeks of purchase for $550), and crisp factory checkering.  The barrels have been expertly rust blued.  The bores are perfect mirrors and the IM/F choked barrels have a minimum wall thickness of 33 thousandths, no dents or dings, original 2 5/8” chambers (can be lengthened to 2 ¾” within 7 days of purchase but not required to shoot 2 ¾” loads.  If you don’t know why, ask), an awesome set of barrels.  Mechanics are in perfect order with strong well timed ejectors, barrels tight on face and hinge pin, crisp triggers, auto safety.  The wood has gorgeous figure and the original skeleton butt plate.  What a find and a grand investment opportunity that will continue to gain value as you enjoy its use.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels

Barrel Length: 30"
Chokes: .034/.040 IM/F
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: .736/.736
Wall Thickness: .034/.033
% Blue: 100%
Chambers: 2 5/8"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single

Action

Action: tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed
Case Color: 65%
Screws: perfect
Engraving: clear w/duck on bottom
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 95%

Stock

Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/8"
DAH: 2 3/4"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: skeleton

There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this . We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
 
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
 
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer
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

If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email or call us directly, at #616-292-6240.Thanks! Jay Shachter, Vintage Firearms, Inc

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes