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Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker VH 16 Gauge - “O” FRAME, 6LBS., 2 3/4”, CERTIFIED, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Parker, Year 1906, 16 Gauge, 6lbs, Chokes F/F, LOP 14 1/16", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 136016
Let’s face it…anybody that has handled many 16ga. Parkers recognize the amazing difference between one built on the “0” frame, or 20ga. frame, compared to the same gun built on the standard #1 frame.  Most #1 framed 16ga. guns weigh well over 6 1/2lbs. while this gorgeous gun weighs just 6lbs.  That is more than ½ pound difference!  Balanced perfectly on the hinge pin, the handling characteristics are notable, and at the end of a long day afield, YOU WILL KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.   This Parker, sn136016 built in 1906, is in the condition most like to see when buying a classic Parker, ie. all factory original metal finishes with about 94% blue on the barrels, 50% case color on the action, and about 40%  charcoal blue on the trigger guard.  The factory original wood has been restored here in our shop, where we lifted dents and scratches replenishing the wood finish with a hand rubbed Truoil finish. The checkering is clean and factory original as well, and the butt terminates in the factory dogshead buttplate.  THERE ARE A LOT OF PARKER VH 16GA. GUNS FOR SALE, BUT ONLY A HANDFUL BUILT ON THE 20 GAUGE FRAME, AND THEY ALWAYS BRING A PREMIUM.  So, how do you know which one to buy?  IT IS EASY TO BUY THE WRONG GUN WITH COSTLY ISSUES.  At Vintage Firearms, Inc. (VFI) 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 $275 service in our shop.  VFI CERTIFIED GUNS have a 90-day mechanical warranty.  Early American 16ga. guns were short chambered for 2 9/16” shells.  PRESENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, TO FIND 2 ½” 16GA. SHELLS.  BECAUSE OF THIS, VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY MEASURED THE BARREL WALL THICKNESS AHEAD OF THE CHAMBER, HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” FIELD LOADS THROUGH OUR GUNS.  This is a $360 service in our shop.  Modern chambers and long forcing cones make for softer recoil and better patterns.  Other important factors for a smart purchase are the condition of the metal, screws, wood, and bores.  The barrels have mirror bores, tight ribs, and fit tight on the hinge pin and breech face, with the top lever to the right of center.  This gun is ready to go!  We provide the most comprehensive photography and specifications in the marketplace, information that allows you to make a good choice.  Just remember, nowhere is it more apparent than in the gun world…you get what you pay for!  You want an upland gun you can rely on.  Buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available field loads. If you buy this Parker, you will have nothing left to do but take her bird hunting.  What a great Parker you can own by acting now!  If you want the chokes altered, we can do that in our shop within 3 days of purchase…no waiting.  SEE SPECIFICATIONS BELOW.  Thanks for looking!

BARRELS
Barrel Length:  26" factory Vulcan Steel
Chokes:  .033/.032  F/F
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:  .666/.664
Wall Thickness:  .033/.032
% Blue:  94% factory blue; wear near forend
Chambers:  2 3/4" with long cones by Vintage Firearms Inc
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  front-silver

ACTION
Action:  tight-well right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  extractors
Receiver Condition:  50% factory case color; thinning carry wear
Screws:  excellent
Engraving:  sharp clear
Trigger Type:  double-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  40% factory blue

STOCK
Type:  capped pistol grip/splinter forend; some figure
LOP:  14 1/16"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 3/4"
DAH:  2 3/4"
DAC:  1 5/8"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition:  superb factory original checkering
Butt Treatment:  parker dogshead

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 Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $125.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other
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. 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

Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge