^Lot 175 Parker GH Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun

Parker GH Grade Side-by-Side Shotgun, #131065. 12 ga. 28'' ''Damascus Steel'' barrels have 2-3/4'' chambers and are choked IM./Full. Boxlock receiver is nicely engraved with border scrolls and three game scenes in ovals: ducks on the left, grouse on the right, and pheasant on the bottom; double triggers and extractors. Splinter forend and pistol-grip buttstock are nicely checkered at 22 LPI and have a Parker Bakelite grip cap and early dog's head checkered buttplate. Mfg'd 1905. Condition is very good, with 20%-30% case hardening on frame, 95% Damascus pattern on barrels, and numerous handling marks on buttstock. Action locks up tight and bores are bright. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (C&R)