Guns International #: 102388803

Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker VHE 28 Gauge - "OO" FRAME, SKEET GUN, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Parker, Year 1937, 28 Gauge, 6lb 3oz, Chokes CYL/CYL, LOP 13 7/8" , DAH 2 7/16", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number: 238944
Small bore shooters love the 28ga. as it is so much more capable than a .410 when chasing upland birds and game.  Only Parker and Ithaca made vintage American side x side guns in this diminutive gauge.  Only 1411 28ga. VH grade Parkers were produced in total, with at least 1/3 of them being made on the 20ga. or "O" frame.  DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF COMPARING THIS GUN TO A HEAVY "0" FRAMED PARKER 28GA.  Less than 1000 VH guns were built on the "OO" frame.  Few were shipped with a single trigger, ejectors, beavertail forend, or a skeleton butt plate.  This Parker VHE 28ga., sn238944 built in 1937, has an interesting configuration that requires some knowledge of Parker history to understand how she came to be.  Remington bought Parker Brothers in 1934 and continued to build Parker guns until 1942 when War demands curtailed production.  Remington records document this gun shipped as a 28ga. with 26” barrels and it is an “OO” frame Parker.  Barrel stampings show it was returned to Remington/Parker for repairs or upgrades in 1949 and 1953.  The beavertail forearm is factory correct as documented by the one-piece forend loop that only came on Parker guns with beavertails.  The gun is definitively a Parker ejector gun. The unusual features of a skeleton butt plate and a Miller single trigger found on this VHE Parker are likely the result of its return to Parker for upgrades.  Though Parker had its own proprietary single trigger, they would install a Miller trigger upon customer request. Remington likely upgraded this Parker to a VHE Skeet gun, as it has all the features that define a Parker Skeet Gun, ie. open chokes, single trigger, ejectors, beavertail forend, and high stock dimensions.  THEY ONLY MADE 85 PARKER 28GA. VHE GUNS SO CONFIGURED, ACCORDING TO EXISTING RECORDS.  This rare and desirable Parker has been restored to new, historically correct condition with 100% metal finishes including rust blued barrels, Turnbull bone and charcoal case colors, Turnbull charcoal blue trigger guard, and a fine hand rubbed oil finish on the stock.  The length of pull is measured from the MID POSITION SINGLE TRIGGER.  This is an upland/skeet gun that weighs 6lbs. 2oz. and feels lively in hand, and a VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH 90 DAY MECHANICAL WARRANTY.  The action and forend iron were Ultrasonic cleaned, inspected, lubricated, and reassembled.  The barrels are tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face and the opening lever is well right of center.  The ejectors are strong and timed, and the Miller single trigger is the best there is.  Parker 28ga. guns are so rare and desirable that they have never gone down in value…only up.  What a great, investment quality Parker “OO” framed 28ga. that will grow in value as you enjoy its use. Just in time for your grouse/woodcock/quail season!  Thanks for looking!



BARRELS
Barrel Length:  26"
Chokes:  .000/.000
Bores:  mirror
Bore Diameter:  .553/.552
Wall Thickness:  .023/.028
% Blue:  100%
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  single ivory


ACTION
Action:  tight, way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors:  ejectors, excellent
Receiver Condition:  100% Turnbull restored
Screws:  excellent
Engraving:  clear and sharp
Trigger Type:  single miller
Trigger Guard Color:  100%


STOCK
Type:  capped pistol grip/ beavertail; nice figure
LOP:  13 7/8" from mid-trigger
DAH:  2 7/16"
DAC:  1 7/16"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition: excellent 
Butt Treatment:  skeleton butt plate

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 $305.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other
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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.
 

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Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge