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General Specs: Parker, Year 1923, 20 Gauge, 6lbs 3oz, Chokes F/F, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 3/4", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 201639
In the world of vintage American side x sides, 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 about 650 made with ejectors.
There are likely less than 600 GHE 20ga. Parkers left on the
planet. This fine Parker, sn201639 made in 1923, is a very nice example with
some exceptional features that most double gunners love to see, ie lightweight
at 6lbs. 3oz, 28” Parker Special Steel barrels with nice bores and 100% rust
blue, factory bore diameter, plenty of wall thickness (see specs below
paragraph) beautiful clear, sharp engraving showing on a naturally worn
receiver, figured wood with excellent modern dimensions, and a vintage Hawkins
pad. The lettering and engraving are
still strong, and the screws are all in superb condition and clocked properly
along the axis of the gun. Barrels have
tight ribs and fit tight as new on the breech face with the top lever well
right of center. The triggers are crisp
and break clean at about 4.5lbs. of pull.
There are few 20ga. Parkers with 28” Parker Special Steel barrels that
weigh less than 6 1/2lbs. For the upland
hunter, a gun at 6lbs. 3oz. is preferred by most. This is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN
and we have a 90-day mechanical warranty on all such guns we sell. 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 (a $325 service that
should be performed each 10 years). We
did not case color the receiver as some people like them natural as it shows
the engraving better. We can have
Turnbull case colors on the gun within 6 weeks for an added cost and the gun
would look like new. I like her just the
way she is, as the engraving is very attractive with the naturally worn
receiver. This Parker balances on the
hinge pin and feels amazing in hand.
What a gorgeous investment quality Parker for your upcoming fall hunts
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!
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Action: tight - way right of center
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed
Case Color: 10%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: sharp/clear
Trigger Type: double, crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
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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 $105.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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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.
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