Description:
Parker VH 12 Gauge SxS Shotgun
#1 FRAME, HIGH FACTORY CONDITION, NICE
General Specs: Parker, Year 1921, 12 Gauge, 6lbs 15oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 196302
Parker VH Grade 12 gauge guns are not rare, as they made over 50,000 of them. However, finding nice, untouched original VH Grades with 75% factory case color, 98% factory blue and wood finish, excellent screws and checkering, and perfect wood to metal fit is becoming exceedingly difficult. VH Grade guns were field guns and saw lots of use. There are few guns remaining that have not been worn thin, or restored in one way or another. This gun, sn196302 shipped in 1921 IS EXCEPTIONAL IN SEVERAL WAYS. First, it has the high factory original condition as noted above, and second, IT IS MADE ON A #1 FRAME, USUALLY RESERVED FOR 16 GAUGE GUNS. Most all 12ga. Parkers are made on a #1 1/2 or #2 frame and weigh considerably more than this 6lb. 13oz. gun that balances just 3/16" ahead of the hinge pin. Dynamic in hand with 14 3/8" LOP to the factory dogshead butt plate and high comb at 2 1/2" x 1 7/16" and neutral cast, sporting 28" M/F barrels with mirror bores, this gun is the upland gunners perfect late season shotgun. Great gun for sporting clays and with RST Shotshells "spreader" loads, will work for all seasons and games. As more of these fine Parkers get their stocks cut, barrels hot blued, etc. the ones remaining in high factory condition, like this one, will continue to increase in value and desirability, especially on a #1 FRAME.
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28"*****
Chokes: .023/.036 M/F*****
Bores: mirror*****
Bore Diameter: .732/.731*****
Wall Thickness: .030/.031*****
% Blue: 99% factory*****
Chambers: 2 5/8"*****
Ribs: tight*****
Sights: single*****
Action
Action: tight, way right of center*****
Ejectors or Extractors: extractor*****
Case Color: 75 % factory*****
Screws: perfect*****
Engraving: sharp*****
Trigger Type: crisp*****
Trigger Guard Color: 20%*****
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend*****
LOP: 14 3/8"*****
LOP To End Of Wood: 14 1/16"*****
DAH: 2 1/2"*****
DAC: 1 7/16"*****
Cast: 0*****
Checkering Condition: excellent, factory*****
Butt Treatment: dogs head butt plate*****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. 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!
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Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Parker
Model:
196302
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 $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.
