Description:
General Specs: Parker, Year 1922, 12 Gauge, 7lb 12oz, Chokes .038/ .038 F/F, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 198132
Parker Brothers shotguns have held the highest honors in the vintage American doublegun world since shooters started recognizing the quality of these early guns. Parkers were hand engraved, hand checkered, shot for pattern quality and thoroughly tested before ever leaving the factory. In today’s world that only happens with shotguns that start in the $20,000 and up price range. The rest of today’s guns are CNC machined, laser engraved and checkered… computer built by machinists, not gunmakers. The Parker VH Grade was a working gun without adornment, but the same gun mechanically as Parker’s high-grade guns. Known for superb fit and finish, Parker did not compromise even in the entry level VH Grade. There were over 50,000 Parker VH 12ga. guns made, BUT ONLY 17% HAD EJECTORS. With so many of them out there, how do you know which one to buy? IT IS EASY TO BUY THE WRONG GUN WITH COSTLY ISSUES. At Vintage Firearms, Inc. (VFI) we inspect each gun before purchase and our 4 gunsmiths clean and service each gun as needed. This Parker VHE, sn198132 built in 1922, is a VFI CERTIFIED GUN, THE ACTION STRIPPED TO THE SMALLEST PART, ALL PARTS ULTRASONIC CLEANED, SCRUBBED TO SHINY METAL, INSPECTED FOR INTEGRITY AND FUNCTION, LUBRICATED, AND REASSEMBLED (A $375 FEE IN OUR SHOP) and have a 90-day mechanical warranty. NONE of the other sellers provide this service. Parker guns from this era had short chambers. PRESENTLY IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND 2 ½” 12GA. SHELLS TO PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF THIS, VFI GUNSMITHS HAVE CAREFULLY MEASURED THE BARRELS AHEAD OF THE CHAMBER, HAVE FOUND AMPLE BARREL WALL THICKNESS FOR SAFE ALTERATION, AND HAVE LENGTHENED THE CHAMBERS TO 2 ¾” AND EXTENDED THE FORCING CONES TO 1 ½” TAPERS SO THAT YOU CAN SHOOT MODERN 2 ¾” FIELD LOADS THROUGH OUR GUNS. This is a $360 service in our shop. Modern chambers and long forcing cones make for safe shooting with softer recoil and better patterns, helping to prevent cracked wood and loose actions. If you want a doubegun you can rely on, buy one that is field ready and can safely shoot modern, available field loads. This fine Parker is in gorgeous condition, with 65% factory case color, barrel blue 100% (VFI rust blue), tight ribs, clear barrels stampings, barrels tight as new on hinge and breech face, and excellent bores. The action has excellent screws, ejectors are strong and timed, triggers crisp, engraving clear and sharp. The wood is VFI restored with hand-rubbed Truoil finish, superb wood-to-metal fit, sharp checkering, no cracks or splits, terminating in a genuine Silvers pad. What a great gun for blocking pheasants, waterfowl, doves, pigeons, turkey, crows, or any game that needs heavy hits and tight patterns. Weighing 7 3/4lbs., this Parker was built for heavy loads. This gun is field ready for clays or game and is priced affordably considering all the upgrades performed by VFI craftsman. No added expenses or long waits for gunsmithing to be done. Thanks for looking!
Barrel Length: 30" Vulcan Steel**
Chokes: .038/ .038 Full/Full**
Bores: Excellent mirror**
Bore Diameter: .734/ .731**
Wall Thickness: .029/ .035**
% Blue: 100%**
Chambers: 2 3/4" with long cones**
Ribs: Tight**
Sights: Front silver bead**
Action: Tight way right of center**
Ejectors or Extractors: Ejectors - timed**
Receiver Condition: 65% factory case color**
Screws: Excellent**
Engraving: Clear**
Trigger Type: Double-crisp**
Stock Type: Capped pistol grip/ Splinter forend; nice figure both sides for VH grade**
LOP: 14 1/8"**
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/4"**
DAH: 2 1/2"**
DAC: 1 1/2"**
Cast: Neutral**
Checkering Condition: Excellent**
Butt Treatment: VFI genuine Silvers pad**
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Parker
Model:
198132
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $100.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
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.
