Guns International #: 103389121

Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker CHE 16ga – “O FRAME”, STRAIGHT STOCK, SKELETON BUTT, RARE, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Parker, 1904, 16 Gauge, 6lbs. 3oz., Chokes IC/F, LOP 13 1/2", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number:  123374 

Parker is most recognized, most desired of all the major makers from the heyday of the American side by side.  Parker made about 250,000 guns, the vast majority were 12ga. guns in lower grades.  American gunners today realize the fine shooting qualities these guns possess, as they were all hand assembled and tuned by the best gunmakers in the country.  Of course, they made far fewer Parkers in 16ga. and fewer yet in the higher grades that were beautifully adorned with figured European walnut and finely executed engraving entirely done the old school way…by hand!  This fine Parker CHE (Grade 4) 16ga., sn123374 made in 1904, is a very rare, collectible Parker that is a superb shooting tool ready for another 120 years in the field with proper care.  “RARE” is overused in the vintage gun world but this gun surely qualifies.  They only made 168 total hammerless CHE’s in 16ga., 149 with fluid steel barrels, and according to “The Parker Story” none were made in 28” Titanic Steel barrels, but as you can see, this gun was built to order for Foster Swift & Co. Of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in this exact specification – the gun matches the letter, and the letter trumps the book.  The chambers are 2 1/2″ but can be extended for the new owner, please call to discuss. This fine Parker is beautifully engraved with Grade 4 CHE game scenes and scroll.  The mechanics are excellent, with the barrels tight on face, top lever Way right of centered, ribs tight, bores are bright and shiny with no pits, ejectors are well timed, auto safety works as it should, and the triggers are crisp. At Vintage Firearms we inspect each gun before purchase (we NEVER buy a lemon), and on this gun we stripped the action to the smallest parts, Ultrasonic clean and scrub all parts to shiny metal, inspect all parts for integrity and function,  lubricated and reassemble, making this a VFI CERTIFIED GUNS, a $325 service in our shop.  VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty.   This gun comes with a Parker Gun Collectors Association letter documenting the gun and its details.  Parkers are considered investment quality guns that literally go up in value as you enjoy their use.  When you combine the rarity factor, condition, and highly desirable features, this gun is a strong investment quality firearm for you to enjoy.


Barrels
Barrel Length:   28" Titanic Steel
Chokes:   .012/.030 IC/F
Bores:   excellent
Bore Diameter:   .665/.665
Wall Thickness:   .025/.027
% Blue:   100%
Chambers:   2 1/2"; can be extended
Ribs:   tight
Sights:   front silver

Action
Action:  tight-Way Right of Center
Ejectors:   timed
Receiver Condition:   20% factory color; faded thin but there
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   clear/sharp; superior early scroll and dogs
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   mostly a pleasing grey

Stock
Type:  English/Splinter; mostly straight English, nice, curly right-hand side
LOP:   13 1/2"
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 1/2"
DAH:   2 5/8"
DAC:   1 5/8"
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   skeleton

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms.

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: MI, FL
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $385.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths 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.

Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge

Price: $22,950.00