Description:
Parker VH 16 Gauge Side-by-Side
FACTORY 70% CASE COLOR, 28”, BALL GRIP
General Specs: Parker, Year 1911, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 5oz, SxS
Serial Number: 155812
Bird season is here, the leaves are turning, the pheasants are cackling, and the grouse are flushing. Time for a new Parker for your upland season, but how to choose? There are many available and more than just price that influences your decision. You want a gun that will serve your needs, function properly without letting you down or costing you more money on repairs, and a gun that looks good and makes you proud. This fine Parker, sn155812 made in 1911, is a very rare find in that it is “as found” and retains 93% factory blue, 70% factory case color (fading but there), perfect screws, perfect wood-to-metal fit, barrels tight on breech face and hinge pin like a new gun, no cracks or repairs to the wood…just a perfect example of a fine Parker VH in high condition (the wood could use a clean-up and restoration if you like your wood to look near new. We can do that for $550 within 6 weeks of your purchase, including recut checkering). There are a LOT of Parker VH 16ga. guns for sale, but YOU RARELY SEE ONE WITH A BALL GRIP, OR ½ ROUND PISTOL GRIP. There are only a few with lots of factory condition that have not been buggered up, or otherwise made less desirable by the addition of a pad, poorly done restorations, or replaced parts. Examine the details closely and you will notice the superior wood to metal fit, near perfect checkering, original dogs head buttplate, great shooting dimensions, and very nice factory original case color remaining on this fine Parker, setting it apart from the others. The 28” barrels have perfect mirror bores, are choked CYL/M, the perfect grouse, woodcock, quail, and pheasants over dog chokes! Parker Collectors letter documents the gun “as shipped” and is included with the purchase of the gun. This Parker 16ga. is on a #1 frame, but you will note she weighs like an “O” frame gun at 6lbs. 5oz. and balances right on the hinge pin. Most Parker 16ga. guns weigh 1/2lb. more! A finer Parker upland gun you will not find at this price. Thanks for looking, and take this Parker for a hunt!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"*****
Chokes: .00/.020*****
Bores: mirror*****
Bore Diameter: .660/.662*****
Wall Thickness: .025/.026*****
% Blue: 93% factory*****
Chambers: 2 5/8"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: single*****
Action
Action: tight, right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors*****
Case Color: 80% factory*****
Screws: perfect*****
Engraving: sharp clear*****
Trigger Type: double, crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 20%*****
Stock
Type: 1/2 round/ splinter forend*****
LOP: 14 1/4"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 15/16"*****
DAH: 2 3/4"*****
DAC: 1 5/8"*****
Cast: 1/16" off*****
Checkering Condition: excellent*****
Butt Treatment: dogshead buttplate*****
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.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Parker
Model:
155812
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
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 $45.00 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.
