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Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker VH 12 Gauge – 1899, HIGH FACTORY CONDITION, 28”, vintage firearms

Description:
General Specs: Parker, 1899, 12 Gauge, 7lbs. 8oz., Chokes F/F, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 7/8", DAC 1 3/4"
Serial Number:  95029 

Parkers remain the “king of the hill” when it comes to American vintage double shotguns.  When you examine closely the fit and finish on the Parker guns, it is impeccable.  Parker was amongst the best at balancing their guns as well, with guns feeling much lighter in hand than the scale would indicate.  They made a lot of VH Grade 12 gauge Parker guns, and most that you encounter have been used hard over the years and are likely loose on face or mechanically needy guns with short stocks, aftermarket pads, or non-original parts.  IT IS EASY TO BUY THE WRONG PARKER THAT MAY BE A BOX OF SHELLS AWAY FROM AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR.  At Vintage Firearms (VFI) we inspect each gun before purchase, our 5 gunsmiths clean and service each gun as needed. Other important factors when buying a shotgun are the condition of the metal, screws, wood, and bores. We provide the most comprehensive photography and specifications in the marketplace to guide you in making an informed choice. Just remember, nowhere is it more apparent than in the gun world…you get what you pay for! If you want a fine Parker you can rely on, buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available field loads.  This Parker VH Grade, sn95029 built in 1899, is an exceptional find.  Built on a No. 2 frame for heavy loads, weighing 7 ½ pounds and balanced dead on the hinge pin, this is a great example of a turn-of-the-century Parker.    Mechanically the gun is shiny clean inside and out.  The factory 28” Vulcan Steel barrels retain 97% factory blue with mirror shiny bores, 2 ¾” chambers, tight ribs, barrels tight on the breech face with the top lever well right of center.  The action retains 85% factory case color, screws are excellent, and the triggers are crisp, and the safety functions properly.  The factory original wood retains most of its original finish with light handling marks.  Parker guns are known to develop minor splits in the stock behind the top tang.  This gun has a well-done repair at the head of the stock that has a cross pin to stabilize the repair.  This is a rock-solid and most effective way to stabilize wood for the use of heavy loads.  IF YOU LIKE THE GUN AND WANT THE REPAIR TO BE MADE INVISIBLE, VFI GUNSMITHS CAN DO THAT WITHIN 3-4 WEEKS OF PURCHASE FOR A SMALL EXTRA COST, OR EVEN IN THE SPRING, WITH NO WAIT IN LINE. The stock terminates in a classy Parker Dogs Head buttplate.  Examine the photos closely and you will see a Parker in exceptional condition that has been well cared for over its 126 years of existence.  This Parker would make an excellent pheasant gun with heavy loads and is just in time for the upland season.  She would make an excellent clay target gun as well for all the vintage shoots that are burgeoning across the country.  This Parker has it all and won’t break the bank.  It needs no additional work…she is ready to go shoot and enjoy for years to come while she increases in value over time.  See specifications below.  Thanks for looking!


Barrels
Barrel Length:   28" Vulcan Steel
Chokes:   .035/.034 F/F
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .730/.731
Wall Thickness:   .030/.030
% Blue:   97% factory
Chambers:   2 3/4" VFI
Ribs:   tight bells
Sights:   front brass

Action
Action:  tight-Right of Center
Extractors
Receiver Condition:   85% factory, fading
Screws:   excellent
Engraving:   fine
Trigger Type:   double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   25% flaky charcoal blue factory

Stock
Type:   Capped pistol grip/splinter; pinned; plain grain
LOP:   14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14"
DAH:   2 7/8"
DAC:   1 3/4"
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   factory excellent
Butt Treatment:   Dogs head buttplate

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: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $75.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes or No. 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: 12 Gauge

Price: $1,695.00