Description:
Parker VHE 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun
FACTORY SKEET GUN, CONDITION, 1 OF 291 MADE!
General Specs: Parker, Year 1938, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 7oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 240558
Parker Brothers had its hand in the competitive shooting ring since its early company history. In fact, all of the early gun makers did their best to produce special guns to compete at the local gun clubs in live pigeon shoots and later, trap shoots. Remember, at the turn of the century, the late 1800's into the early 1900's, the shooting sports were a societal highlight, a game for the well-to-do, and well attended and reported in all of the sporting journals of the day. Parker was well established when along came the game of Skeet in the late 1920's. Parker developed a Skeet configured gun that they sold in all grades save the lowly Trojan. Any double they made after 1925 that had a single selective trigger, ejectors, beavertail forend, 26"-28" barrels with open chokes would have been called a "SKEET GUN". Early guns made before 1937 did not have the "Skeet In; Skeet Out" markings on the barrel flats. Some Skeet guns had straight gripped stocks and checkered butts. Many were ordered with capped pistol grips and pads to reduce recoil, much like Parker's Trap configured guns. This VHE Skeet gun, sn240558 built in 1938, is marked "skeet-in/skeet out", and was shipped with the above mentioned extras. They only made 291 VHE Skeet guns, so they are very rare and to find one in this kind of condition is a very nice find. These guns are perfect for upland game over dogs, grouse and woodcock, quail and also are still competitive on the skeet fields. With the long, graceful beavertail forend they are pleasing to the eye as well. These guns just keep getting more valuable, and the Parker Skeet gun will always be highly desirable and a great investment quality gun from an icon of American gun making. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"******
Chokes: .004/.003 skeet/skeet******
Bores: mirror******
Bore Diameter: .732/.734******
Wall Thickness: .026/.032******
% Blue: 98% faded at breech******
Chambers: 2 3/4"******
Ribs: tight******
Sights: double, ivory******
Action
Action: tight, way right of center******
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, timed******
Case Color: 97%******
Screws: perfect******
Engraving: sharp******
Trigger Type: factory single selective trigger, crisp******
Trigger Guard Color: 98%******
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/beavertail forend******
LOP: 13 3/4" rear trigger******
LOP To End Of Wood: 12 3/4"******
DAH: 2 1/4"******
DAC: 1 1/2"******
Cast: 0******
Checkering Condition: excellent******
Butt Treatment: Hawkins pad ******
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
If you have any questions about this item or payment, please email me or call us directly. Thanks! Vintage Firearms, Inc
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Parker
Model:
240558
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted:
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer ******
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. ******
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only ******
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $65.00 We ship internationally! ******
Item Condition: Used ******
Requires FFL?: Yes******
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
