Guns International #: 101604202

Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - 16 Gauge

Parker DH 16 Gauge – HIGH CONDITION, NICE!, 6 1/4LBS., vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Parker, Year 1935, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, Chokes IC/M, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 237149

Scan the internet and you will find few Parker DH 16-gauge guns for sale.  Parker (and later Remington after they purchased Parker in 1934) only made a total of 1178 DH Grade guns in  16ga. with Titanic Steel barrels…very low production!  They are beautifully engraved, well-appointed double guns usually having nice wood, checkering, and handling characteristics.  So, what makes one worth more than the other?  Details that contribute to value are condition, rare or unusual features, originality, all factory parts, and desirability to the present-day shooting community.  This fine Parker, sn237149 manufactured in 1935, is a very special Parker DH, one of only 199 with 26” barrels.  THAT IS RARE INDEED, AND FOR ALL THE QUAIL,GROUSE, AND WOODCOCK HUNTERS OUT THERE, A VERY DESIREABLE FEATURE.  Weighing just 6 1/4lbs. and balanced perfectly between the hands, this little Parker is lightning fast to shoulder and a pleasure to carry all day afield.  Factory choked at IC/M, this gun was ordered by a very knowledgeable upland bird hunter.  This gun is exceptional in other ways as well.  The engraving is amongst the best you will ever see on a Parker DH, with detailed scroll and game scenes, the bores are mirror shiny, the bore diameter is factory original, and all parts are original to the gun.  THIS GUN IS FACTORY ORIGINAL IN EVERY WAY, with 97% factory blue on the barrels, 75% vivid case color on the action, perfect screws and wood-to-metal fit…even the wood finish is factory and still strong.  The wood is nicely figured English walnut with a few field marks from use, but not a crack or split anywhere.  The checkering is strong and sharp with proper mullered borders.  The ribs are tight, and the barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun and have 2 ¾” chambers.  The stock dimensions are modern (we can bend the stock to your needs within 2 weeks of purchase) and THE GUN STILL RETAINS THE ORIGINAL SKELETON BUTTPLATE.  Most of these guns have been cut and then a butt pad added…much less desirable.  The mechanics are excellent and not a thing is needed for this gun to serve you well in the field.  Look closely at the photos and you will see a Parker DH 16 gauge that is set apart from most; strong original finishes, unaltered since leaving the factory 86 years ago, perfect chokes for upland birds and clay target games, mechanically excellent, lightweight, and gorgeous wood and engraving.  You rarely see a fine Parker small gauge gun with all of these desirable features combined.  Now is the time to invest in a valuable tangible asset that will increase in value as you enjoy its use.  Thanks for looking!

Barrels

Barrel Length:  26"
Chokes:  .010/ .017 IC/M  factory
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:  .665/ .666
Wall Thickness:  .022/ .022
% Blue:  97% factory
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  Front ivory bead

Action

Action:  tight, right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  Extractors
Case Color:  75% strong factory case color
Screws:  perfect
Engraving:  sharp, clear, superior scroll and dogs
Trigger Type:  Double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  20% factory

Stock

Type:  Capped pistol grip/ Splinter forend
LOP:  14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 7/8"
DAH:  2 3/4"
DAC:  1 5/8"
Cast:  H 1/8"off, T 0"
Checkering Condition:  excellent, near perfect
Butt Treatment:  skeleton butt plate

There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

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 $140.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! 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.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge