Guns International #: 102905427

Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American Double

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American Double

Parker DHE 1 OF 69 TRAP GUNS W/32” VENT RIB SST BEAVERTAIL, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Parker, 1927, 12 Gauge, 8lbs. 9oz., Chokes M/F, LOP 14 3/16″, DAH 2″, DAC 1 9/16″
Serial Number:  220004

Parker shotguns get interesting in the DH Grade, with nice game scene engraving, figured wood, elaborate checkering, and more special-order features.  They made about 6300 12ga. guns with Titanic Steel barrels, so they are not hard to find.  What is hard to find is a Parker DHE TRAP GUN WITH 32” VENTILATED RIB BARRELS, SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGERS, EJECTORS, AND BEAVERTAIL FOREND, AND AN ENGLISH STOCK, ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION IN 99% CONDITION.  According to the Parker Story, page 402, they only made 69 so configured, fewer with English stocks!  This is a VERY RARE PARKER!  Look at all Parker DHE guns for sale today and you will see guns in common configurations with buggered up screws, cut barrels, rust and pits, poor restorations, replaced wood, notable alterations to the gun’s factory specifications and more.  So how do you know which one to buy?  If you are looking at owning a fine Parker as both an investment that will grow in value AND a fine shotgun that can be used afield and at the club, you should look for rare guns with low production numbers, guns that remain unaltered since leaving the factory, and with features that fit your shooting needs.  This Parker DHE Trap, sn220004 made in 1927 by Parker Bros. of Meriden, CT, is an amazing find.  Ordered with 32” Titanic Steel vent rib barrels choked M/F, trap style beavertail forend (barrels have the reinforced forend lug), Parker single selective trigger, ejectors, and what is likely a factory installed ¾” Hawkins recoil pad.  The Parker collecting fraternity would refer to this gun as a “Trap Configured” Parker, and most Parker trap guns shipped with a recoil pad.  This gun has been fully restored to historically correct finishes, with 100% Turnbull case color, 99% charcoal blue trigger guard, barrel blue and wood finish. Review the photos and you will see a near perfect gun, engraving that is still sharp, clean factory checkering, and clear sharp lettering on the top rib.  The specifications are listed below.  The mechanics of the gun are excellent, with the barrels tight on the hinge pin and breech face like a new gun, and the top lever well right of center.  The ejectors are strong and well timed, the trigger pulls crisp and light, and the screws are perfect.  There are no cracks or in the wood and the stock is well figured on both sides.  The length of pull is measured from the rear trigger position with long wood and good shooting dimensions.  The chambers are 2 ¾” and forcing cones lengthened to 1 ½” tapers by Vintage Firearms, making for a softer shooting, better patterning gun, a $440 service in our shop. ALSO, A VFI CERTIFIED GUN WITH 90 DAY WARRANTY.  This is truly an exceptional Parker that would be incredible for tough birds and long shots in the field, or as a competitive clays gun at the club.  You will rarely see such a high-condition, well optioned Parker for sale.  Thanks for looking.

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Barrels
Barrel Length:   32″ Titanic Steel
Chokes:   .021/.039 M/F
Bores:   perfect mirror
Bore Diameter:   .736/.736
Wall Thickness:   .030/.031
% Blue:   99%
Chambers:   2 3/4″
Ribs:   factory vent-tight
Sights:  double ivory

Action
Action:  tight right of center
Ejectors:  timed
Receiver Condition:   100% turnbull case color
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   clear/sharp
Trigger Type:   Parker single selective-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99% charcoal blue

Stock
Type:   English/trap beavertail; nice figure both sides; factory both
LOP:   14 3/16″
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 3/8″
DAH:   2″
DAC:   1 9/16″
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   vintage 3/4″ Hawkins


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, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $195.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on 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.

Price: $10,950.00

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge