General Specs: Parker, Year 1901, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 2oz., Chokes M/IM, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 15/16", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 102184
In
the world of vintage American double shotguns, Parker Brothers reigns
supreme. The Pa...
General Specs: Parker, Year 1901, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 2oz., Chokes M/IM, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 15/16", DAC 1 5/8" Serial Number: 102184
In
the world of vintage American double shotguns, Parker Brothers reigns
supreme. The Parker name is synonymous
with classic upland double guns. The
Parker Gun Collectors Association has done a great job fostering knowledge on
these fine guns, which many believe to be America’s finest. The GH Grade is the first level of Parker
with game scene engraving with only 990 made in 20ga. with Parker Special Steel
barrels, and only 3 on record with Damascus Steel barrels. There are likely less than 800 GH 20ga. Parkers
left on the planet and only a handful with fine Damascus barrels. This fine Parker, sn102184 made in 1901, is a
very nice example with lots of original factory condition showing about 55%
factory case color, 85% Damascus pattern, excellent bores with no pitting, factory
bore diameter and lots of wall thickness, weighing 6lbs. 2oz., having newly
restored and nicely figured European walnut and excellent mechanics (VFI
CERTIFIED, SEE BELOW). THESE BARRELS ARE
SOLID AND SAFE TO SHOOT WITH MODERATE FIELD LOADS WITH 7/8oz. shot at 1250 fps.
or less. The lettering and engraving is still
strong, and the screws are all in superb condition and clocked properly along
the axis of the gun. The chambers and
forcing cones have been lengthened to 2 ¾” with 1 ½” taper to the forcing cones
(a $360 service here in our shop), making for a softer shooting, better
patterning upland gun. The barrels have
tight ribs and fit tight as new on the hinge pin and breech face with the top
lever well right of center. The triggers
are crisp and break clean at about 4.25lbs. of pull. The original factory wood has gorgeous
feather crotch figure with a hand-rubbed oil finish. We stripped the action and forend iron to the
smallest part, cleaned the parts in the Ultrasonic cleaner, inspected all for
function and integrity, lubricated and reassembled the gun. This is what we call a VFI CERTIFIED GUN and
we have a 90-day mechanical warranty on all such guns we sell. It is hard to find a vintage American double
gun 119 years old with lots of original factory condition. IF YOU WANT TO DRESS THIS GUN UP, CONSIDER A
FINE LEATHER COVERED PAD SET TO YOUR LOP.
WE DO THAT HERE IN OUR SHOP AND CAN ADD THAT AND HAVE THE GUN READY TO
SHIP WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE. What a
gorgeous investment quality Parker for your upcoming bird season and just in
time for you to enjoy at your favorite gun club for some clay targets to warm
you up for the season. Priced to sell,
so don’t hesitate or she will be gone.
Thanks for looking!
Action: Tight - Way Right of Center Ejectors or Extractors: Extractors Case Color: 55% Factory Screws: Excellent Engraving: Sharp & Clear Trigger Type: double, crisp Trigger Guard Color: Silver/Grey
Stock
Type: Capped Pistol Grip/ Splinter Forend LOP: 14 1/8" LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/8" DAH: 2 15/16" DAC: 1 5/8" Cast: 1/8" Off Checkering Condition: Perfect Butt Treatment: Hawkins Pad
Other
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details. Please see all of our fine Vintage Firearms on this website. We have many more sxs shotguns for sale and soon to be listed, check back or email us for a preview. Thanks for looking!
Payment and Shipping
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 $90.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Other
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us, at jay@vfiguns.com or sales@vfiguns.com. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith 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.
